LTC Pharmacist

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Pharmacist in Memphis TN 38134. The LTC Pharmacist would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40 hours per week.

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LTC Pharmacist Compensation

• The pay for this position is $58.00-$62.00 an hour

LTC Pharmacist Highlights

• This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs.
• Shift 10am-7pm; Possible some weekends

LTC Pharmacist Responsibilities

·         Provides pharmaceutical services to long term care and institutionalized patients in a manner that maximises quality and patient safety. 

·         Participates in and oversees the dispensing of medication in accordance with federal and state regulations.

·         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 KPS policy.

LTC Pharmacist Requirements

• Must be licensed in the State of TN
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• High School Diploma or GED
• Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days.

LTC Pharmacist Preferred Qualifications

·         Pharm D preferred

·         One year experience in long-term care preferred.

·         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.

If you think this Pharmacist position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!