Long Term Care Pharmacist
Long Term Care Pharmacist
HealthCare Support is actively seeking a Long Term Care Pharmacist to fill an opening with one of the largest PBM Pharmacy in the US in Alexandria Louisiana 71301.
Daily Responsibilities for Long Term Care Pharmacist:
- Execute day-to-day operations in the pharmacy as they pertain to workflow, production quotas, and deadlines
- Ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy. Assist in ensuring that the pharmacy is in compliance with all DEA policies and procedures as set forth by Omnicare or the regulatory agency, whichever is stricter
- Ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all third-party payor contract rules and regulations by which the pharmacy is bound. Maintain compliance with Omnicare SOPs and all current controlled substance laws, SOX regulation, USP 797 / 795 for sterile/non-sterile compounding, and Omnicare purchasing and formulary initiatives
- Supervise the pharmacy production staff to ensure proper and timely order entry, workflow, security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules.
- Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling.
- Check for appropriateness of therapy through prospective drug utilization review including assessment for appropriateness of therapy, high risk medications, allergies, adverse indications or interactions, and other potentially adverse outcomes
- Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions and maintain all applicable required IV documentation and clinical monitoring and supervision of IV department colleagues
- Assist in the proper ordering, counting, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs.
- Assist in the proper maintenance of emergency kit dispensing including ekits and Omnicells
- Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during scheduled on-call rotation and as required by management
Required Qualifications for Long Term Care Pharmacist:
- BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
- Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing in Louisiana
- 1 to 3 years pharmacy experience
- Long term care experience highly preferred
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion
- Visual acuity to see and read fine prints
- Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to hear normal voice sounds
Preferred Qualifications for Long Term Care Pharmacist:
- At least two (2) years of long-term care experience
- Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently to plan, develop and coordinate pharmacy activities
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex topics using reasoning abilities to apply advanced mathematical concepts and draw valid conclusions
- Knowledge of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacist guidelines for practice, state and federal regulations, and drug indicators for long term care centers
- Knowledge of all government regulations impacting upon pharmacy
Benefits for Long Term Care Pharmacist:
- Immediate enrollment in Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Investment Accounts
- Career and educational tools within our Ingenovis ACT (Advocacy) Program
Pay Details: $63.00 to $64.00 /Hour
Interested in being considered?
If you are interested in applying to this position, please click Apply Now for immediate consideration.
For additional consideration, please email a copy of your resume to leslie.quijano@healthcaresupport.com with your phone number, the job title and location, and our recruiters will reach out.
Healthcare Support Staffing, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.