PRN Pharmacist Consultant

Gainesville, Virginia, United States of America Guardian Pharmacy of Northern Virginia is part of the Guardian Pharmacy Services network and prides itself on its customer service. Each team member plays an integral part in the success of the pharmacy Under the direction of Management, responsible for evaluating the drug regimens of patients in a nursing home to assure the facility is providing adequate drug therapy and is within the guidelines of Federal and State regulations. Role will be servicing the Williamsburg/VA Beach area Attributes Required: Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy Leadership - ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation Relational - ability to build relationships with business unit management and become "trusted advisor" Strategy and Planning - ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently Problem Solving - ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members Essential job functions (include the following): Evaluates the drug regimen reviews of patients/clients in the facility, assuring appropriate drug therapy. Monitors the compliance of the facility with Federal and State guidelines and notes any irregularities. Serves as an information source regarding medication and Federal and State pharmacy regulations. Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy and the facility when problems need to be resolved. Educates nurses about problem areas within the facility and also in areas of staff interest. Attends necessary meetings of the facility, pharmacy, infection control, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary team conference. Reviews physician orders and evaluates for appropriate action, dosage, potential drug interactions, administration, and stability. Assists in training and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs. Produces written reports on findings and recommendations for each monthly visit to facilities and provides reports to the Administrator, DON, and where appropriate the medical director/physician. Maintains seizure and drug problem notice files. Reconciles controlled drugs and audits patient charts. Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed Education and/or Certifications: BS/PharmD degree in pharmacy required Pharmacist License required Valid driver's license and clean driving record Skills and Qualifications: 2+ years of related experience, preferably in LTC or high-volume pharmacy Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience required Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines Ability to solve problems with minimal direction Great attention to detail and accuracy Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate Work Environment: Requires up to 90% travel Ability to work flexible hours Full-Time employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and supplemental life insurance, and PTO. All employees are eligible to enroll in our company matched 401(k) plan.