Pharmacist II - Long Term Care Pharmacy

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

The Long-Term Care Pharmacist II is responsible for the clinical and operational oversight of medication therapy for residents in long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, behavioral health, and other post-acute care facilities. This role ensures the safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of medications while collaborating with prescribers, nursing staff, consultants, and facility personnel to optimize resident outcomes and maintain compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and pharmacy regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Review, verify, and approve medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Evaluate patient medication regimens for drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, therapeutic duplications, and dosing concerns.

Provide clinical recommendations to prescribers regarding medication therapy management, antimicrobial stewardship, psychotropic medication use, and chronic disease management.

Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel engaged in medication preparation and dispensing activities.

Ensure the accurate dispensing, packaging, labeling, and delivery of medications in accordance with pharmacy policies and applicable regulations.

Perform order entry verification, controlled substance oversight, and quality assurance reviews.

Respond to medication-related inquiries from nurses, providers, facility administrators, residents, and caregivers.

Monitor and resolve medication shortages, inventory issues, medication recalls, and drug utilization concerns.

Review medication administration records (MARs), physician orders, and pharmacy documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Participate in medication regimen reviews, transition-of-care activities, and interdisciplinary care team communication.

Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.

Maintain compliance with state and federal laws, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, DEA regulations, and facility-specific policies.

Support emergency medication needs and provide clinical guidance for urgent medication-related situations.

Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, resident outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy; or a BS in Pharmacy.

Active Michigan pharmacist license and Michigan controlled substance license in good standing

Long-term care, institutional, hospital, or retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of geriatric pharmacotherapy, psychotropic medications, controlled substance regulations, and medication management principles.

Ability to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals, facility staff, residents, and caregivers.

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing systems, electronic health records, and medication management software.

Experience with QS1 and Docutrack preferred

Schedule: Variable

Primary: 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, or 12:30pm-9:00pm.

Weekend: 7:00am-7:30pm (rotating, typically every 4 weekends)

Holidays: rotating

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

Ability to perform computer-based work and review detailed medication records.

Ability to lift and move medication totes, supplies, and pharmacy inventory as required.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.