at ResCare in Bensenville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Requisition: 2024-145950
PHARMACIST
Job Locations
US-IL-BENSENVILLE
ID
2024-145950
Line of Business
PharMerica
Position Type
Full-Time
Our Company
PharMerica
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!
SCHEDULE
M-F 10am to 6:30pm
Responsibilities
Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate
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)
Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team
Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed
Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record
Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs
Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and policy
Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication related errors
Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs
Performs other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred
One year experience in long-term care
Licenses/Certifications: As required by government regulations and business needs
Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, oral communication
About our Line of Business
PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica isone of the nation'slargest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement and the highest hiring goals in decades. For more information about PharMerica, please visitwww.pharmerica.com. Follow us onFacebook,Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.
