Healthcare Recruiting Needs

Pharmacist Needed:
We are looking for a Licensed Pharmacist to join the team in our Northern Indianapolis Location.  I am in search of a pharmacist that is skilled in general pharmacy and at least trainable for minimal IV questions and minimal dispensing to work overnights 7 days on / 7 days off.  The schedule is 9pm to 7am. 

Let me know ASAP if you are wanting 26 vacation weeks a year ( since 7on /7 off). 

The successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical services to long term care and institutionalized patients in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety.  Participates in and oversees the dispensing of medication in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.

Essential Functions:
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 prescriotions 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 precriotions dispensed to comply with state and federal regulations.
  
• Works with Chief RPh to ensure that implementation of cost containment strategies (Pre-Pack, Front-End Process, Cycle-Fill, etc.) occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities.
  
• Provides clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal (Technicians, Nursing Staff) and external (Directors of Nursing, Administrators) customers.
  
• 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.
  
• Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.
  
• 1 year experience in a retail, mail-order or institutional pharmacy environment preferred.
  
• Current licensure in the state of practice.
  
• IV clinical experience preferred.