We have an opening for a Pharmacist in North Little Rock, AR.
Start Date: 04/22/2024 (2-3 months of contract)
Possible Temp to Perm
Shift is 8:30 am - 5:30 pm with alternate Saturdays.
Job Description:
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 healthcarehealthcare team.
Collaborates with the healthcarehealthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcarehealthcare 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 biologicalsbiologicals, 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; PharmPharm D preferred
One year of experience in long-term care
Licenses/Certifications:
As required by government regulations and business needs
Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, oral communication
