Nurse - Long Term Care Pharmacy

KPH Healthcare Services
US - Vermont - Williston
December 14, 2024
Medical

Overview
For over 50 years, the HealthDirect team has been dedicated to the unique pharmacy needs of individuals residing in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, as well as correctional facilities and group homes.'.

On a daily basis our team provides prescription medications, over-the-counter products, clinical consulting services, and specialty pharmacy services to more than 50,000 residents.

HealthDirect is a division of KPH Healthcare Services, a billion dollar, 100% employee owned provider of pharmaceutical and healthcare services. KPH is comprised of four divisions - Kinney Drugs, ProAct Inc., HealthDirect and Noble Health Services.

The family of KPH Healthcare Services began with Kinney Drugs retail in 1903.

All KPH family company values stem from Kinney's long-standing commitment to trust and community-minded health solutions.

As a team, HealthDirect has achieved significant growth. Over the past 6 years we have grown from four pharmacies in two states to 20 pharmacies across eight states.

Our team has grown to over 900 employees and we are looking to add another - possibly you!

Scope of Responsibilities:

Works under direct supervision of a pharmacist or an RN.

Follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.

Job Summary:

Responsible for all aspects related to auditing med carts and med rooms in the LTC facilities serviced by HealthDirect. Ensuring proper storage and stability of medications supplied to LTC facilities by HealthDirect pharmacy.

Responsibilities
Job Duties:

Provides customer service and problem resolution to assigned facilities

Responsible for auditing medication carts & medication rooms

Records and reports to facility DON any insufficiencies found in med carts or med rooms

Responsible for asking staff nurses as well as DON if there are any issues with pharmacy services

Reports any pharmacy issues to pharmacy manager to address

Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor

Required to travel to individual homes to complete routine med room & med cart audits

Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Attendance Requirements:

Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts.

Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

Educational Requirements:

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

LTC pharmacy experience preferred

CNA or Pharmacy Technician experience preferred

Experience in medication administration helpful

Special Conditions of Employment:

Drug test

Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring

Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Job Skill Requirements:

Strong communication skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Excellent organization skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize

General computer and keyboarding skills

Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test

Required Training:

HIPPA Privacy Course

HIPPA Security Course

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course

MethGuard Course

Behavioral Traits Required:

Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively

with

fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with

Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities

Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, nights and weekends, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work

Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences

Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm

Customer Service: Must provide appropriate customer service (for Kinney customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately

Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits

Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams

Compensation:

$45.40 - $50.20 an hour

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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