Pharmacist Consultant
About the role
PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy focused on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. As a Consultant Pharmacist, you will be a dedicated facility medication expert, leading care teams, optimizing medication therapy, and navigating cost containment strategies. This is a remote role covering the Greensboro, NC territory. Qualified candidates must reside within the specified territory and hold an Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (e.g., APhA).
Responsibilities
- Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration, and stability. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.
- Reviews the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident as assigned at least monthly and reports any irregularities to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and attending physicians with a written report of findings and recommendations.
- Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team, and patients/residents and their family members.
- Maintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care.
- Works cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents.
- Must be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.
- Current license required; dual license preferred.
- One-year experience in acute, long-term care, or home health preferred.
- Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred.
- IV clinical experience preferred.
- Ability to lift patient charts repetitively.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term care.
- Understanding of formulary management.
Benefits
- DailyPay
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Shift differential
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Company-paid short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Discount Program
- 401k
- Paid-time off
- Tuition reimbursement
About the Company
PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving healthcare providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies nationwide, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards.