BrightSpring Health Services

Pharmacist Consultant

BrightSpring Health Services • $114K — $141K *
San Francisco, CA 94101In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy
  • Current pharmacy license; dual license is a plus
  • Preferred one year of experience in acute, long-term care or home health
  • Desirable experience as Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist
  • IV clinical experience highly preferred
  • Flexibility to work weekends or beyond regular hours
  • Ability to lift and manage patient charts effectively

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness and safety
  • Review residents' drug regimens monthly, reporting irregularities with recommendations
  • Document communications with healthcare team members and patients
  • Keep updated on pharmacy laws relevant to long-term care
  • Collaborate effectively as part of a healthcare team
  • Stay informed about pharmaceutical care practices specific to long-term care

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized field
  • Work within a collaborative team environment
  • Gain experience in regulatory compliance and patient care standards
  • Flexibility in scheduling, including weekend shifts
  • Enhance skills in drug management and therapy evaluation
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Maintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care
  • Works cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
  • Current license required. Dual license preferred
  • One-year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred
  • Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred
  • IV clinical experience preferred
  • Must be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when needed
  • Ability to lift patient charts repetitively
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Good customer service skills
  • Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term care
  • Understand of formulary management


Salary Range

USD $55.00 - $68.00 / Hour

About BrightSpring Health Services

BrightSpring Health Services is a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services to complex populations in need of specialized care. The company offers a range of services, including home health, behavioral health, pharmacy, and personal care, among others. BrightSpring Health Services operates in more than 40 states across the United States and serves over 350,000 patients annually. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care that improves the health and well-being of its patients and their families.
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Size
45,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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