Job Description
Job Description
Overview
OnePoint Patient Care is one of the pioneers in the hospice industry. Specializing in providing hospice pharmacy services since the Medicare benefit started in the 1980s, OnePoint Patient Care has grown to become one of the leading hospice pharmacies in the country. Our commitment to quality and superior service is unsurpassed in the industry.
Shift: On-call, usually one weekend a month plus one on-call night per week
Responsibilities
How YOU will benefit:
- Supportive team with room to work independently
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities in a growing company
- Referral bonuses
As a Pharmacist you will:
- Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
- Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and facility staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
- Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
- Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
- Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, administration, and disposal of medications and biologicals.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
- Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
- Educate and support facility/agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
- Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
- One year experience in long term care
- License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
- Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
- Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day