About this opportunity
BrightSpring Health Services lists this Pharmacist Consultant opportunity in pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our Company
nPharMerica
nOverview
n Join our PharMerica team! PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. Our organization is in high growth mode , which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression! nnPharMerica’s consultant pharmacist teams lead the industry in clinical excellence. Amid higher acuity, greater regulatory scrutiny, and staffing challenges, PharMerica consultant pharmacists provide clinical services that drive facility compliance, prescriber engagement, and optimized medication therapy for our residents.
nOur consultant pharmacists are dedicated facility medication experts who:
nnnMake an impact through medication optimization helping our residents live their best lives
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nnLead care teams providing value to prescribers and nursing staff
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nnNavigate cost containment strategies to reduce drug spend and nursing time
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n nIntensely focused on the local delivery of services, our consultant pharmacist team’s high quality medication management and clinical support enables facilities to optimize care delivery, reduce regulatory risk, and adapt to rapid change.
nThe Pharmacist Consultant is a remote role and will be responsible for covering the following territories. Qualified candidates must reside within the territories listed below.
nRegion: Pittsburgh PA, Steubenville, OH, Wheeling WV, Morgantown, WV
nLicensure: PA, OH, WV
nAn Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (ie. APhA) is required
nWe offer:
nDailyPay
nFlexible schedules
nCompetitive pay
nShift differential
nHealth, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
nCompany paid STD and LTD
nEmployee Discount Program
n401k
nPaid-time off
nTuition reimbursement
nNon-retail/Closed-door environment
nOur Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care come join our team and apply today!
nResponsibilities
nnnEvaluates 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 appropriate
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nnReviews 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 recommendations
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nnDocuments all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members
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nnMaintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care
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nnWorks cooperatively as a member of a team
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nnMaintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents
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n nQualifications
nnnBachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
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nnCurrent license required. Dual license preferred
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nnOne-year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred
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nnConsultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred
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nnIV clinical experience preferred
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nnMust be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when needed
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nnAbility to lift patient charts repetitively
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nnAbility to stand for long periods of time
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nnGood customer service skills
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nnAbility to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term care
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nnUnderstand of formulary management
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n nAbout our Line of Business
nPharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit Follow us onFacebook ( ,Twitter ( , andLinkedIn ( .
nBrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity
nJob LocationsUS-PA-PITTSBURGH | US-OH-STEUBENVILLE | US-WV-WHEELING | US-WV-MORGANTOWN
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nLine of Business PharMerica
nPosition Type Full-Time
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US
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