Clinical Pharmacist - Long Term Care

Company: Pharma-care Inc.
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Want to make a difference in peoples lives? Looking to have a flexible schedule in a non-retail environment?Currently seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Long Term Care Full-time position available in Camden/Gloucester/Cumberland/Cape May counties. Must have NJ Board of Pharmacy license.Join Pharma-Care and our team of Clinical Pharmacists to provide top quality patient-focused services throughout New Jersey. Our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier long term healthcare system.Our consultant Pharmacists are professionals who are trained to share responsibility for the patient's medication regimen; they have access to the latest and best information on drug interactions, thorough knowledge of clinical outcomes, quality assurance, state and federal regulations, and health care education.Qualified Minorities and/or Women are Encouraged to Apply. EOE/AA.BenefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePrescription drug coverage401K with company matchPaid Life InsuranceFlex Spending Account (FSA)Flexible work scheduleHoliday payPaid time offPaid sick leaveResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a Clinical Pharmacist consultant:Travel to long term healthcare facilities in your region (typically within 45 min from your home)Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of medication regimens. Areas of focus will include antimicrobial therapy, pain management, use of psychoactive medications.Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers in managing medication therapy to ensure patient needs are met.Apply specialized knowledge of the scientific and clinical use of medications; including medication action, dosing, adverse effects, and drug interactions.Active role in the development and implementation of protocols, antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and appropriate drug utilization.Staff education:Provide education to the nursing staff through in-services and education material.Provide input into formulary interchange program.Educate healthcare team on new formulary medications, updated policies and procedures, medication safety initiatives and drug shortages.Interdisciplinary relationships: Strives to develop a good working relationship with the medical and nursing staff in addition to other multidisciplinary departments by actively seeking out opportunities to improve patient care and medication management.The practitioner routinely attends QAPI meetings, antibiotic stewardship meetings and psychoactive therapy meetings.Ideal Candidate will be:Detail-orientedSelf StarterAble to manage their own scheduleTakes accountability for their work productFlexible in work scheduleExtra Credit:Prior clinical experience in long term careActive CCPRequirementsAuthorized to work in the US without sponsorshipWilling to travel regionally to visit healthcare facilitiesUS Driver's LicenseThis job involves visiting long term healthcare facilities in locations such as Cherry Hill, Vineland, Sewell and Cape May, NJ. Are you willing and able to work in these facilities on a daily basis?Current NJ Board of Pharmacy LicenseMinimum Bachelors Degree in PharmacyRequisition #clv14mf367lsu0ppg83wixgqj#PHARMA1by Jobble

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