Pharmacist - LTC Pharmacy

About the role

Responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and economical use of medications for patients of all ages. This role involves preparing and dispensing prescriptions, advising healthcare professionals on drug therapies, monitoring patient medication regimens, and conducting patient education on drug use. The Pharmacist collaborates with medical staff to manage patient treatments, ensuring compliance with health system policies and regulatory requirements. Oversees the activities of pharmacy technical staff and interns.

Responsibilities

• Performs and evaluates functions related to pharmacy services such as preparing and dispensing medications.
• Collects and evaluates data, reports adverse drug reactions, conducts drug utilization evaluations, performs quality assurance audits, and manages inventory to ensure safe medication management.
• Interprets, processes, and monitors medication orders for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness to provide safe, quality care.
• Maintains medication therapy by analyzing patient's medication therapy, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures, and coordinating with other clinicians.
• Provides medication information to providers and other healthcare individuals in a timely manner.
• Counsels patients on the proper usage, desired effects, and potential adverse effects of medication to ensure patient satisfaction and understanding of medications.
• Mentors students, interns, technicians, and others to develop career plans or professional development.
• Coordinates and oversees work flow with other team members, including other pharmacists, residents, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency policies, federal and state laws related to the practice of pharmacy, and organization policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies for safe medication delivery.
• Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences using established lines of authority and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Skills

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience:

• Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy
• An active license in the state of practice within 30 Days
• Doctorate (PHD)
• BPS Certification - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)
• Board Certified by Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (Refer to staff development plan for specific requirements)

Benefits

You Need & Then Some:

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.