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Sign-On Bonus Available with Competitive Compensation!
nWe are seeking an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our Long-Term Care team at our Medicap Pharmacy LTC facility in Waterloo, IA! This role combines dispensing pharmacy responsibilities with consultant pharmacist services to support optimal medication therapy outcomes and regulatory compliance for long-term care facilities.
nUnder indirect supervision, the Pharmacist provides a full range of pharmaceutical services including prescription dispensing, clinical medication review, regulatory compliance support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role ensures all services meet professional standards and comply with applicable federal and state laws.
nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
nThe following duties are representative of the position and are not all-inclusive.
nDispensing & Operational Responsibilities
nnInterprets written prescriptions; evaluates for appropriateness including drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
nEnters prescription and patient data into pharmacy systems and supervises Pharmacy Technicians in preparation and dispensing.
nVerifies accuracy of all prescriptions prior to dispensing.
nEnsures proper billing in compliance with insurance plans, CMS, and applicable regulations.
nMaintains inventory, including ordering medications and ensuring appropriate stock levels without overstocking.
nMaintains perpetual Schedule II inventory and ensures controlled substance compliance.
nResolves third-party rejections and maintains required daily and weekly reports.
nFollows company procedures for dispensing incidents, including documentation and notification.
nEnsures compliance with all company procedures and federal/state laws, rules, and regulations.
nMaintains working knowledge of pharmacy systems and operations.
n nClinical & Patient Care Responsibilities
nnProvides medication counseling to patients, residents, and caregivers to ensure understanding of therapy, goals, and proper medication use.
nCommunicates with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
nConducts Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) as required by regulation; identifies, documents, and reports medication-related issues and recommendations to facility staff.
nEvaluates medication therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and adherence.
nProvides disease state education and supports achievement of therapeutic goals.
n nConsultant & Facility Support Responsibilities
nnParticipates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to resident assessments and care planning.
nAttends and contributes to facility committees including:nnQuality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
nPharmacy Services
nInfection Control
nCare Planning
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nAssists facilities in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures related to:nnMedication ordering, storage, handling, labeling, administration, and destruction
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nReviews and monitors controlled substance utilization, reconciliation, and documentation.
nOversees and provides guidance on all aspects of the medication use process including prescribing, dispensing, delivery, administration, and disposal.
nProvides staff education and in-services related to medications and regulatory requirements.
nConducts exit conferences with facility leadership (Administrator/Director of Nursing) as required.
nAssists facilities with survey preparedness and provides support during regulatory surveys.
n nCompliance & Quality Responsibilities
nnEnsures adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations governing long-term care pharmacy services.
nIdentifies trends in medication-related issues and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
nSupports company and facility goals related to patient safety, compliance, and quality outcomes.
nMaintains required licensure and continuing education.
n nGeneral Responsibilities
nnMaintains regular and punctual attendance.
nDevelops professional relationships with patients, facility staff, and colleagues.
nComplies with all security and loss prevention procedures.
nSupports overall company objectives and performs other duties as assigned.
nTravels to partner facilities as needed.
n nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
nnBachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy.
nActive and unrestricted Pharmacist license (state-specific as required).
n1–3 years of experience in long-term care, consultant pharmacy, or related setting preferred.
nStrong clinical knowledge and regulatory understanding of long-term care pharmacy services.
nExcellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
n nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
nnAbility to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
nAbility to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare providers, and team members.
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Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
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