Description

PHARMACIST

Job Locations

US-UT-SALT LAKE CITY

ID



Line of Business

PharMerica

Position Type

Full-Time

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

Our 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

Responsibilities

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 policy

Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication related errors

Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs

Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred

One year experience in long-term care

Licenses/Certifications: As required by government regulations and business needs

Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, oral communication

About our Line of Business

PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica isone of the nation'slargest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement and the highest hiring goals in decades. For more information about PharMerica, please Follow us onFacebook,Twitter, and LinkedIn.