Lead Consultant Pharmacist

It’s More Than Just Filling Prescriptions, It’s a Fulfilling Career”

Kindred Pharmacy Services (KPS) is a premier provider of pharmaceutical and resident care products to the senior care industry.

We are committed to providing customer-defined service, efficiency, cost-effective management and clinical excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality care, ethics, integrity and compliance.

KPS is GROWING!
We are opening a new Long Term Care Pharmacy in Scottsdale, AZ
KPS – Phoenixis currently looking for a Consultant Pharmacist. Successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical services to long term care residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety. Will manage appropriate drug therapy and review of patient medical charts in accordance with federal and state regulations and KPS policy.

Position offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as great hours and work environment.
Responsibilities include:

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.

Reviews the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident as assigned at least monthly and reports any irregularities to the Director of Nursing, Administrator and the attending physicians with a written report of findings and recommendations.

Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members.

Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents.
Qualifications:
Education / Licenses

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.

Current licensure in the state of practice
Experience

One year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred.

IV clinical experience preferred.

Please e-mail resumes to:
Misty Kaelin
Pharmacy Recruiter
Kindred Pharmacy Services