Job Title: Long Term Care Pharmacist

Pay: $63 an hr | Bi-weekly

Job Type:

• Onsite in Indianapolis IN

Shift Options:

• Shift 1:00-10pm

• Must be able to work rotating weekends

Long Term Care Pharmacist Overview:

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.

• Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies).

• Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high risk conditions are ordered, evaluated and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team.

• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.

• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record.

• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.

• Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and Pharmerica policy.

• Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication related errors.

• Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Long Term Care Pharmacist Qualifications:

• Education/Learning Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

• Desired: Pharm D preferred

• Work Experience

• Required:

• Desired: One year experience in long-term care preferred

• Skills/Knowledge\

• Required: Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care and pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Desired:

• Licenses/Certifications

• Required: Current license in the state of practice

• Desired:

• Behavior Competencies'

• Required:

• Desired:

Long Term Care Pharmacist Benefits:

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply OR submit your resume to:

Saw Hlaing | shlaing@alinestaffing.com | 412-790-5425