Job Description

Job Summary

Serves patients by reviewing medication regimens and identifying medication issues and trends. Ensures

that medications are appropriate, effective, safe, and used correctly. Reviews and analyzes medicationrelated problems that may interfere with the goals of therapy. Assists facilities with compliance of

regulatory standards, providing expertise with federal and state laws and regulations governing

pharmacy services and long-term care.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs Medication Regimen Reviews (MRR), as required by regulation, and provide written

reports of these reviews to applicable facility staff

• Participates in resident assessment and care planning as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Participates on relevant nursing facility committees, including quality assessment and assurance,

pharmacy services, infection control, care planning, and assists facilities in developing and

implementing appropriate policies and procedures, as required.

• Assists the facility in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance

with federal and state regulations related to ordering, storage, handling, labeling, destruction and

administration of drugs and biologicals

• Coordinates or perform review of controlled substance utilization, reconciliation and

documentation.

• Provides counseling on medications to residents and/or their caregivers, including, but not limited

to staff in-services, individual counseling and delivery of educational materials, as requested.

• Oversees all aspects of pharmacy services related to the medication use process, which include

prescribing, ordering, dispensing, delivery, storage, handling, administration, and medication

disposal.

• Conducts an exit conference when the period's services are completed with the Administrator

and/or Director of Nursing, as required by facility contract

• Provides assistance with issues or questions that arise either prior to or on the day of any survey

of the facility.

• Supports campuses, departmental goals and the overall objectives of the Company.

• Complies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct.

• Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and team-oriented approach.

• Maintains required licenses or certifications in good standing with the State.

• Travel as needed for facility visits, overnight stay as necessary.

• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, rules and standards.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree

License: Active Pharmacist License in Iowa and Nebraska.

Experience: 1-3 years

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during

working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written

communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all

business associates outside of the health campus

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