Consultant Pharmacist - Network HealthCare Pharmacy - Knoxville

Consultant Pharmacist in Knoxville, TN

Network HealthCare Pharmacy is a closed-door pharmacy seeking a motivated Consultant Pharmacist based out of our Knoxville, TN.

Position Overview

The Consultant Pharmacist provides consultation on all aspects of the provision of pharmacy services in the facility.  In collaboration with facility staff, the Consultant Pharmacist helps to identify, communicate, address, and resolve concerns and issues related to the provision of pharmaceutical services. The Consultant Pharmacist performs a comprehensive review of each resident’s medication regimen at least monthly.  The medication regimen review (MRR) includes evaluating the resident’s response to medication therapy to determine that the resident maintains the highest practicable level of functioning and preventing or minimizing adverse consequences related to medication therapy.  Findings and recommendations are reported to the Director of Nursing and the attending physician, and if appropriate, the Medical Director and/or the Administrator.

Responsibilities

1. Working with facility staff on the implementation of pharmaceutical services procedures including, evaluating the process of receiving and interpreting prescribers’ orders; acquiring, receiving, storing, controlling, reconciling, compounding, dispensing, packaging, labeling, distributing, administering, monitoring responses to, and using and/or disposing of all medications, biologicals, and chemicals.
2. Assisting in the identification and evaluation of medication-related issues, including the prevention and reporting of medication errors and the provisions and monitoring the use of medication-related devices.
3. Working with the provider pharmacy to establish a system of records and receipt and disposition of all controlled medications to enable an accurate reconciliation, determining that drug records are in order and that an account of all controlled medications is maintained and periodically reconciled. Assisting in the accounting, destruction and reconciliation of unused controlled substances and non-controlled substances as required by state and federal law.
4. Assisting facility in defining schedules for administering medications to maximize the effectiveness, maintain appropriate serum concentrations (e.g., antibiotics, pain medications), to avoid potential medication interactions, and, when possible, considering residents’ choice.
5. Assisting in the assessment and improvement in nursing staff medication administration, including infusion therapy and use of medication delivery and testing devices, through medication pass observation and through medication record reviews.
6. Providing oversight and instruction on pharmacy regulatory compliance issues.
7. Helping develop medication-related documentation procedures.
8. Assisting in establishing quality assurance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities regarding the medication use process: prescribing; dispensing; storing; administering; and monitoring of medications in the facility.
9. Serving on facility committees as required or required including Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.
10. Reviews the medication regimen of each resident at least monthly.

Qualifications

1. A pharmacist who has graduated from an ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a Doctorate in Pharmacy.
2. Should have a current resident pharmacist license and be in good standing.
3. Proven experience as a clinical pharmacist.
4. Solid knowledge of health & safety guidelines.
5. Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).
6. Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making.
7. Strong professional ethics.

We are a Long Term Care Pharmacy facility serving nursing homes, assisted living centers, etc.  Huge prescription volume of medications filled daily. Applicants from retail and/or hospital setting strongly urged to apply! Solid, dependable and verifiable work history required.

You must be self-motivated, team player and enjoy working in harmony with fellow team members. Must pass background check and drug testing.    

Outstanding work environment and work location in Knoxville, Tennessee. If you are among the "best of the best" we welcome your resume and would look forward to discussing these outstanding opportunities with you. We are part of National HealthCare Corporation one of the largest long term care companies in the USA.

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