Consulting Coordinator Charleston, SC

Consulting Coordinator

Network Health Care Pharmacy in Greenville, SC has an opening for a Consulting Coordinator. We are a closed‑door pharmacy seeking a motivated Consulting Coordinator to join our team. Applicants must reside in the Charleston, South Carolina area.

The Consulting Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the consultant pharmacist and coordination of those services for the assigned centers. The consultant pharmacist provides consultation on all aspects of the provision of pharmacy services in the facility. In collaboration with facility staff, the consultant pharmacist helps to identify, communicate, address, and resolve concerns and issues related to the provision of pharmaceutical services.

The consultant pharmacist performs a comprehensive review of each resident’s medication regime at least monthly. The medication regime review (MRR) includes evaluating the resident’s response to medication therapy to determine that the resident maintains the highest practicable level of functioning and preventing or minimizing adverse consequences related to medication therapy. Findings and recommendations are reported to the Director of Nursing and the attending physician, and if appropriate, the Medical Director and/or the Administrator.

• Working with regional staff on the implementation of pharmaceutical services for the assigned centers.
• Working with the Vice President of Clinical Services to assure standardization and corporate directive are being followed.
• Working with facility staff on implementation of pharmaceutical services procedures including receipt and interpretation of prescribers’ orders, acquiring, receiving, storing, controlling, reconciling, compounding, dispensing, packaging, labeling, distributing, administering, monitoring responses to, and using or disposing of all medications, biologicals, and chemicals.
• Assisting in the identification and evaluation of medication‑related issues, including prevention and reporting of medication errors and the provision and monitoring of medication‑related devices.
• Working with the provider pharmacy to establish a system of records for receipt and disposition of all controlled medications to enable an accurate reconciliation, ensuring drug records are in order and periodically reconciled. Assisting in the accounting, destruction and reconciliation of unused controlled and non‑controlled substances as required by state and federal law.
• Assisting facility in defining schedules and administering medications to maximize effectiveness, maintain appropriate serum concentrations, avoid potential interactions, and consider residents’ choice when possible.
• Assisting in the assessment and improvement of nursing staff medication administration, including infusion therapy and use of medication delivery and testing devices, through medication pass observation and medication record reviews.
• Providing oversight and instruction on pharmacy regulatory compliance issues.
• Helping develop medication‑related documentation procedures.
• Assisting in establishing quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities regarding the medication use process: prescribing, dispensing, storing, administering, and monitoring of medications in the facility.
• Serving on facility committees as required, including Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.
• Reviewing the medication regimen of each resident at least monthly.

• Pharmacist with a Doctorate in Pharmacy from an ACPE‑accredited school.
• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proven experience as a clinical pharmacist.
• At least two years’ experience in geriatrics and long‑term care pharmacy.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety guidelines.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making aptitude.
• Strong professional ethics.

We are a long‑term care pharmacy facility serving nursing homes, assisted living centers, and related settings. Applicants from retail and/or hospital settings are strongly encouraged to apply. A solid, dependable and verifiable work history is required. You must be self‑motivated, a team player, enjoy working in harmony with fellow team members, and pass background check and drug testing.

If you are among the “best of the best,” we welcome your resume and look forward to discussing these outstanding opportunities with you. We are part of National Health Care Corporation, one of the largest long‑term care companies in the USA.

About the company:

National Health Care Corporation (NHC).