LTC Lead Pharmacist - Collaborative Pharm Serv - Miamisburg - FT/Varied
LTC Lead Pharmacist - Collaborative Pharm Serv - Miamisburg - FT/Varied
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Job Description
Overview
Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.
Responsibilities & Requirements
The LongTerm Care (LTC) Pharmacy Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy team ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This role serves as a liaison between the pharmacy healthcare providers and longterm care facilities to optimize patient care and operational efficiency. The LTC Pharmacy Team Leader provides guidance and support to pharmacy staff while implementing quality assurance initiatives and workflow improvements.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of pharmacy technicians pharmacists and support staff in the LTC pharmacy.
- Ensure the accurate preparation verification and dispensing of medications in compliance with federal state and facility regulations.
- Monitor workflow processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and patient safety.
- Act as a point of contact for longterm care facilities healthcare providers and nursing staff to address medicationrelated concerns and ensure seamless service delivery.
- Train mentor and evaluate pharmacy team members to foster professional development and maintain high performance.
- Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to develop and enforce policies procedures and best practices in medication management.
- Maintain compliance with all legal regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. DEA HIPAA CMS and state board requirements).
- Participate in quality assurance programs medication error prevention initiatives and staff training sessions.
- Oversee inventory management to ensure adequate medication stock while minimizing waste and cost.
- Handle escalated issues resolve operational challenges and contribute to strategic planning for LTC pharmacy services.
- Responsibilities include staffing open shifts filling in for partial shifts covering shortages and/or PTO as business dictates. Must be flexible with schedule in order to fill in during any open hours. Must have remote access from home and be available to always assist.
- Will take an active role in interviewing and training of new employees.
- This position will demonstrate uptodate job knowledge and ability to adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. In addition this position is responsible for the efficient use of departmental resources.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelors or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Active pharmacist license in the state of practice (or ability to obtain licensure).
- Experience: Minimum of 35 years in a pharmacy setting with at least 2 years in longterm care or a leadership role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of longterm care pharmacy regulations medication therapy management and automation systems.
- Excellent leadership communication and problemsolving skills.
- Proficiency in pharmacy management software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Employment Type
Full-Time
