Consulting Pharmacist- Part Time

Overview

Guardian of the Heartland, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity in Lenexa, Kansas. We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care. Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment.

If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, this is the place for you.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

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.

• 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/Pharm
    
    D 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

• Requires up to 90% travel
• Ability to work flexible hours

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” Guardian pharmacies are locally operated and empowered to tailor services to meet client needs. Our corporate offices provide HR, business intelligence, legal, and marketing support to promote location success. Guardian encourages innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to stay competitive in today’s dynamic environment. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.