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 West/North Platte, NE Consultant Pharmacist
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PharMerica Careers
PharMerica Corporation was created from the merger of two industry-leading institutional pharmacy businesses - PharMerica Long-Term Care and Kindred Pharmacy Services. We strive to deliver our customers value through service excellence and relationships built on trust. PharMerica Corporation maintains high standards of quality care and customer-defined services, combining cost-effective management with clinical excellence. We embrace a diverse workforce. Beginning a career with PharMerica Corporation means you instantly become a part of a team of one of the nation's premier providers of pharmaceutical and resident-care products to the hospital and senior care industry across the U.S. As a PharMerica employee, you have the opportunity to hone your skills in the areas of pharmacy, technology and business, remaining on the cutting edge as healthcare continues to evolve in the 21st century.
Location:
West/North Platte, NE
Ref Code:
CAAR612529
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| PharMerica Corporation is a premier institutional pharmacy services provider, dedicated to providing quality patient care and innovative pharmacy solutions to institutional customers and patients in long-term care settings. With nearly $2 billion in annual revenues, PharMerica is the second largest institutional pharmacy company in America. PharMerica operates more than 100 institutional pharmacies in over 40 states and serves nursing facilities that care for approximately 350,000 patients.
PharMerica - Clinical Operations is recruiting a Full-time Consultant Pharmacist to service Northern Nebraska & South Central South Dakota area skilled nursing facilities. A successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical services to long term care residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety. Will manage appropriate drug therapy and review of patient medical charts in accordance with federal and state regulations and PharMerica policy. Essential Functions: - Evaluates 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.
- Reviews 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.
- Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members.
- Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelors degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.
- Current Pharmacist licensures in the states of Nebraska & South Dakota.
- One year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred.
- Familiarity with LTC regulations, good communication, writing and computer skills.
Interested candidates please apply online at www. pharmerica.com EOE | | |
REF: CAAR612529
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