Pharmacist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

PharmacistJob Description

Provides pharmaceutical services to long-term care and institutionalized patients in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety. Participates in and oversees the dispensing of medication in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Make recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.

• Maintain patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies).

• Ensure that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team.

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.

• Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team, and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record.

• Implement policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.

• Obtain, as necessary, and maintain all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and company policy.

• Inform the Pharmacy Manager of medication-related errors.

• Assist facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering, and disposing of drugs.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to pharmacy

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare team members

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

Work Environment

9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, position will require working some Saturdays. The work environment is collaborative, and you will interact with various healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and care. Will take newly graduate pharmacists looking for an opportunity to learn long term care!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 – $65.00

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 28, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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