Pharmacist Consultant

Job Description OverviewPharMerica is hiring a Pharmacy Consultant in Union City, CA!Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you'll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 8am-5pmThis is not a remote positionTravel required throughout state of CA (75%)CA License Required.An Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (ie. APhA) is requiredBenefits and perks for you! Medical, Dental, Vision insurance   Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)   Tuition discounts & reimbursement   401(k)Company Paid Time OffShift DifferentialDailyPayPet InsuranceEmployee wellness and discount programs*Benefits may vary by employment status  ResponsibilitiesEvaluates 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 appropriateReviews the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident as assigned at least monthly and reports any irregularities to the Director of Nursing, Administrator and the attending physicians with a written report of findings and recommendationsDocuments all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family membersMaintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term careWorks cooperatively as a member of a teamMaintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residentsQualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy DoctorateCurrent license required. Dual license preferredOne-year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferredConsultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferredIV clinical experience preferredMust be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when neededAbility to lift patient charts repetitivelyAbility to stand for long periods of timeGood customer service skillsAbility to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term careUnderstand of formulary management