Consultant Pharmacist

Company: Medallion Partners
Location: Louisville
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

MedallionRx is seeking an experienced Consultant Pharmacist in the northern Kentucky markets. Successful candidates will provide pharmaceutical services to long term care residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety. Pharmacist will manage appropriate drug therapy and review of patient medical charts in accordance with federal and state regulations and MedallionRx policies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Reviews the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident as assigned at least monthly, and reports any irregularities in a timely manner to the Director of Nursing, Administrator and the attending physicians with a written report of findings and recommendations. - 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. - Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members. - Has knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal/state regulations concerning long-term care. - Acts as liaison between pharmacy provider and facilities to maintain positive business relationships and resolve problems in a prompt manner. - Works with facility staff in providing in-service training and education on a variety of medication-related topics. - Possesses the ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team. - Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and seeks to provide high level of customer service and teamwork. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - BS in Pharmacy or PharmD degree, with additional knowledge and/or Certification in geriatrics and/or gerontology (BCGP highly desirable) - Current pharmacy license in state of KY required; IN license desirable - 3-5 years of pharmacy experience in providing services to long term care centers - Proficient in the area of clinical interpretation; drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food interactions and allergies. - Knowledgeable in the physiology of the aging process and how it affects drug therapy. - Proficiency in the proper interpretation and application of laboratory tests as they relate to the clinical use of drugs. - Proficiency in the use of EMAR systems and consulting software desired. - Previous experience as a Consultant Pharmacist is required

Keywords: Medallion Partners, Louisville , Consultant Pharmacist, Healthcare , Louisville, Kentucky