PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
US-KY-LOUISVILLE
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 138653
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Our Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care come join our team and apply today! Responsibilities: * Responsible for pharmacy compliance with state and federal laws and regulations * Directs pharmacy staff on scheduling, purchasing, clinical matters and other tasks * Works with pharmacy management to ensure implementation of daily operations and implements quality and cost containment strategies * Collaborates with the pharmacy and regional staff to provide clinical and technical support as needed * Responds to pharmaceutical inquiries from customers and pharmacy staff, interpreting their needs and offering information and advice * Maintains patient database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies) * Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the team and patients and their family members in the pharmacy system * Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and corporate compliance policy * Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs * Performs other tasks as assigned Qualifications: Education/Learning Experience: * Required: Degree in Pharmacy * Desired: Pharm D Work Experience: * Required: Pharmacy experience * Desired: Experience in long-term care pharmacy Skills/Knowledge: * Required: Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care and pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents; ability to use a computer Licenses/Certifications: * Required: Current license in the state of practice Behavior Competencies: * Required: Organization and Planning; detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, customer service, oral communication