Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Medication Management
- Perform comprehensive drug regimen reviews (DRR) for facility residents to prevent adverse drug events, interactions, and therapeutic duplication.
- Evaluate patient charts, lab results, and renal function to tailor dosages for geriatric and specialized populations.
- Monitor high-risk medications (e.g., psychotropics, anticoagulants, antibiotics) and recommend appropriate dose reductions or tapers.
- Participate in care plan meetings with physicians, nursing staff, and patient families.
Dispensing & Operations
- Review and verify provider medication orders for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee specialized LTC packaging (e.g., blister packs, unit-dose systems, multi-dose strip packaging).
- Direct and supervise pharmacy technicians, compounding staff, and fulfillment personnel.
- Manage emergency drug kits (E-kits) and automated dispensing cabinets housed at long-term care facilities.
Consulting & Regulatory Compliance
- Conduct monthly on-site or remote facility audits to ensure federal (CMS) and state long-term care regulations are met.
- Assist facilities in developing medication administration, storage, and disposal policies.
- Track and report quality metrics, medication errors, and antibiotic stewardship indicators.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm) from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Active Pharmacist License in good standing in the state of practice.
- Experience: 1-3 years of pharmacy experience in LTC, hospital/acute care, or mail-order environments preferred.
- Certifications (Preferred): Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Key Skills & Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of geriatric pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics, and chronic disease management.
- Strong familiarity with CMS guidelines (e.g., F-Tags related to pharmacy services in nursing facilities).
- Proficiency with pharmacy management software and Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration.
- High attention to detail, precision, and problem-solving skills in high-volume settings.
