Pharmacist-In-Charge at Westminster Senior Care Pharmacy in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

The Westminster Pharmacy is seeking to fill a Full-Time Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) position at its Orlando location. This position oversees the daily production processes for a prescription pharmacy servicing Long Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and Independent Living (IL) residents; and the management of workflow, deliveries and inventory management in order to process oral, IV and treatment medication prescriptions.

Minimum Qualifications:  Doctorate of Pharmacy. Two (2) – five (5) years LTC Pharmacy management experience.  Current, unrestricted licensure in the state of Florida.  Knowledge of Florida and Federal pharmacy regulations with regard to LTC pharmacy services.  IV clinical experience preferred.  Prior experience managing Pharmacy staff. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage staff for optimum performance; determine staffing requirements; hire and train staff; monitor staff performance and provide timely feedback.


• 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.  Works with patient medical information to conduct Drug Utilization Review (DUR) on all prescriptions and review clinical edits to ensure there is no adverse drug interaction.


• 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).  Works with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances Log(s) with inventory on hand and prescriptions dispensed to comply with state and federal regulations.


• Implementation of cost containment strategies (Pre-Pack, Front-End Process, Cycle-Fill, etc.) occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities.


• Attends/Oversee staff meetings, teleconferences and patient care conferences.


• Maintain proper staffing levels for budget management


• Provides clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal (Technicians, Nursing Staff) and external (Directors of Nursing, Administrators) customers.


• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record.


• Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and Westminster policy.


• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.


• Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs


• Effectively and harmoniously interacts with facilities, physicians, and other pharmacy employees at all levels; promoting teamwork and demonstrating strong leadership skills and professionalism.

Education

• Doctorate or better in Pharmacy

Licenses & Certifications

• Pharmacist

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