Hybrid Long Term Care / Consultant Pharmacist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dispensing & Operational Responsibilities:
  • Interprets written prescriptions; evaluates for appropriateness including drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
  • Enters prescription and patient data into pharmacy systems and supervises Pharmacy Technicians in preparation and dispensing.
  • Verifies accuracy of all prescriptions prior to dispensing.
  • Maintains inventory, including ordering medications and ensuring appropriate stock levels without overstocking.
  • Maintains perpetual Schedule II inventory and ensures controlled substance compliance.
  • Resolves third-party rejections and maintains required daily and weekly reports.
  • Follows company procedures for dispensing incidents, including documentation and notification.
  • Maintains working knowledge of pharmacy systems and operations.
• Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities:
  • Provides medication counseling to patients, residents, and caregivers to ensure understanding of therapy, goals, and proper medication use.
  • Communicates with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Conducts Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) as required by regulation; identifies, documents, and reports medication-related issues and recommendations to facility staff.
  • Evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and adherence.
  • Provides disease state education and supports achievement of therapeutic goals.
• Consultant & Facility Support Responsibilities:
  • Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to resident assessments and care planning.
  • Attends and contributes to facility committees including: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), Pharmacy Services, Infection Control, and Care Planning.
  • Affords assistance to facilities in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures related to: Medication ordering, storage, handling, labeling, administration, and destruction.
  • Reviews and monitors controlled substance utilization, reconciliation, and documentation.
  • Oversees and provides guidance on all aspects of the medication use process including prescribing, dispensing, delivery, administration, and disposal.
  • Provides staff education and in-services related to medications and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts exit conferences with facility leadership (Administrator/Director of Nursing) as required.
  • Assists facilities with survey preparedness and provides support during regulatory surveys.
• Compliance & Quality Responsibilities:
  • Ensures adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations governing long-term care pharmacy services.
  • Identifies trends in medication-related issues and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Supports company and facility goals related to patient safety, compliance, and quality outcomes.
  • Maintains required licensure and continuing education.
• General Responsibilities:
  • Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
  • Develops professional relationships with patients, facility staff, and colleagues.
  • Complies with all security and loss prevention procedures.
  • Supports overall company objectives and performs other duties as assigned.
  • Travels to partner facilities as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license (state-specific as required).
• 1–3 years of experience in long-term care, consultant pharmacy, or related setting preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and regulatory understanding of long-term care pharmacy services.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare providers, and team members.