Staff Pharmacist LTC - Owatonna - Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy

Description

**Job Summary**

• Manage medications for residents of long-term care communities ensuring proper drug therapy by reviewing prescriptions & collaborating closely with other healthcare providers.

Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

• Accurately fill prescriptions review medication orders for appropriateness check for potential drug interactions based on current medication list allergy list
• Collaborate with healthcare providers nurses to discuss medication regimens dosage adjustments potential side effects provide expert advice on drug therapy management
• Provide education to nursing staff about resident medications including proper administration verify update resident medication lists upon admission transfer ensure accurate medication management assist train pharmacy technicians supervisepharmacy technicians support staff day-to-day activities display professionalism competence integrity respect ethical displays strong work ethic punctual focused self-starter takes responsibility demonstrates ability investigate resolve customer/facility complaints manager participate development new programs services pharmacists improve patient outcomes participate continuous quality improvement assurance program within pharmacy performance requirements possess thorough understanding organizational policies procedures systems comply Astrup Companies policies procedures create culture positivity excitement workplace develop constructive cooperative working relationships team members time work talents be able multitask focused disciplined possess excellent organizational skills attention detail accuracy self-motivated well independent basis display strong customer service innovate think outside-box bring original ideas teamorganization embrace guiding principles use guide decision making go beyond