What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist, PRN position at communicarehealth?
Job Address: 15063 MacCorkle Avenue Cabin Creek, WV 25035 Staff Pharmacist, PRN The West Virginia Pharmacy Solutions Group is currently recruiting a Staff Pharmacist on a PRN basis. Purpose/Belief Statement The Staff Pharmacist assists residents with their health care needs by evaluating appropriateness of therapy, consulting with physicians/nurses regarding therapy recommendations, filling prescriptions, providing excellent customer service, and assisting with supervising Pharmacy associates. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Benefits Our employees enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. Qualifications Licensed and Registered Pharmacist. Long Term Care experience a plus. Knowledge of FrameworkLTC software system also a plus. Responsibilities Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled. Provide excellent customer service by assisting facility staff/customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling. Supervise the work completed by Pharmacy Technicians and support staff while on duty. Assist Pharmacist in Charge to train, coach, and manage Pharmacy associates. Assume management responsibility over the entire pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager. Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department. Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations. Handle and resolve facility/resident issues, complaints, and questions to build trust and loyalty. Interact with physicians/nurses and review PCC (Point Click Care) to gain information on/about residents and orders and to resolve any issues that arise. Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and follow infection control guidelines. Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.