Long Term Care Pharmacist
Vinton, VA US
Job Description
Job Title: Long Term Care Pharmacist
Pay: $64.00 an hr | Bi-weekly
Job Type: Location in Vinton, VA
Shift Options: Shift 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm (2) to work 10:00am-9:00pm M-F 7on/7off and weekend hours are 9:00am-7:00pm (1) to work 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Long Term Care Pharmacist Overview:
- 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 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
Long Term Care Pharmacist Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required – PharmD preferred
- Attendance mandatory for first 90 days
- 1+ year of pharmacist experience - LTC preferably
- MUST be licensed as a pharmacist in the state of VA
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