Consultant Pharmacist

POSITION SUMMARY:The Consultant Pharmacist functions as an integral part of the pharmacy team and is directly responsible for reviewing and monitoring residents’ medication regimens on a scheduled basis for clinical appropriateness and compliance with regulations. This individual uses best practices to maintain or improve delivery, storage, and administration of medications. The Consultant Pharmacist interacts professionally and develops relationships with facility administration, providing reporting resources and clinical expertise to support compliance with policies and procedures that positively affect patient care and facility operations.POSITION STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt (Part-time) OR Salary, Exempt (Full-time)PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Shall include but not be limited to the following: Resident medication regimen reviews:ScheduledInterim/Change-in-Condition upon requestDocumenting and tracking recommendations and follow-up to support regulatory/survey complianceAttend and prepare reports for Quality Assurance (QA) Meetings or other facility committeesAttendance at monthly consulting meetings and implementing/engaging in the team’s clinical initiativesMedication Pass Observations/InservicesVaccination clinic supportOversees and supports controlled medication accountability systemsSupports facility education:Policies and ProceduresFormularyClinical Initiatives/Program Offerings (i.e. Antimicrobial Stewardship)EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE: Ohio Pharmacist license in good standingValid driver’s licenseMinimum of 2 years experience working in long-term care pharmacyBoard Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) and/or Age Friendly designation preferredAbility to represent Absolute Pharmacy in a positive and professional mannerCommunicates regularly and constructively with peers, managers and facility personnelDemonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervisionExcellent communication, interpersonal and organization skillsAble to travel to facilities on a scheduled and as needed basis