Lead Pharmacist

Longevity Scripts is seeking to fill a Lead Pharmacist for our Fort Myers location.  This position schedules for staff pharmacists, technicians and data entry personnel. They supervise daily production processes for a prescription pharmacy servicing LTC, ALF and IL residents. They oversee management of workflow, deliveries and inventory management in order to process oral, IV and treatment medication prescriptions. The lead pharmacist is accountable for staff training, CQI, and pharmacy process development to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. EOE, DFWP - We honor those who serve.

Essential Job Functions:

• Participates in budgeting process for operations and capital needs of the pharmacy
• Evaluates staffing needs and makes recommendations consistent with pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Works with Pharmacy Senior Management to ensure organizational goals are identified and achieved.
• Participates in the hiring and disciplinary proceeding of personnel associated with areas of direct supervision and responsibility.
• 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 resident 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 resident 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
• 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.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, staff, services and government agencies.
• Various reports as requested by management, customers and residents.
• Schedule may include weekend and/or nights
• Complies with all HIPAA regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy of Pharmacy Doctorate
• 1-5 years LTC Pharmacy Management experience
• Current, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice
• Knowledge of current state and federal pharmacy regulations with regard to LTC pharmacy services.
• IV clinical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Good human relation skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, positive attitude and professional manner.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Problem Solving Skills and Critical Thinking Skills.