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 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
