Job Summary
The Consultant Pharmacist supports safe, effective medication use for residents of skilled nursing facilities. The role centers on performing monthly drug regimen reviews, detecting medication-related concerns, and working with care teams to improve therapy while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and California regulations.
Responsibilities
- Complete monthly reviews of residents’ medication regimens in skilled nursing facilities.
- Identify medication-related problems and support appropriate recommendations to address them.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident therapy and promote safe medication practices.
- Help ensure pharmacy services and medication regimens comply with federal and state requirements.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in California.
- Strong understanding of regulations governing pharmacy services in long-term care settings.
- Experience in geriatric pharmacy or consultant pharmacy is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills for working with residents’ care teams.
- Strong analytical skills to assess medication regimens and identify potential problems.
