Consultant Pharmacist

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 ? Westwood is 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 fax, mail or e-mail resumes to:

Misty Kaelin

Pharmacy Recruiter

Kindred Pharmacy Services

680 South Fourth Avenue

Louisville, KY 40202

800-545-0749 ext. 2746

502-596-4078 fax