A Consultant Pharmacist is a consultant or senior care medication professional who renders medication therapy management and advice on the proper use of medicines by older adults. Typically working either for a community or in a long-term facility, these consultants undertake the following core duties as mentioned on the Consultant Pharmacist Resume – identifying medication-related problems that cause or contribute to geriatric problems, making it easier for the aged people to take medication properly such as labeling, packing and organizing the drugs, acting as a caregiver and helping senior patients, advocating on healthy living, and disease prevention among seniors.
To promote healthy aging, and to enhance the quality of care provided to seniors, these consultants need the following skills and abilities – knowledge of advocating on healthy living and disease prevention for seniors; an in-depth understanding of medication-related problems, and a thorough idea of understanding the common diseases and conditions faced by the senior population. A Master’s qualification in Pharmacy is considered the best option to enter this field.
Objective : To assist a team with my unique pharmacist skills. I offer analytical, clinical, and managerial skills to assist with pilot projects and meeting company goals. My goal as a pharmacist is to improve healthcare outcomes for my patients.
Skills : Excel, Allscripts, E-Clinical, Power Point.
Description :
Skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, assisted living facilities and independent living facilities affiliated with the long-term care pharmacy.
Managed a patient/client population.
Reviewed patient charts, assisted in med-passes and nursing station/cart reviews, in-services to nurses and participated in the interdisciplinary team for QA/CQI quarterly meetings.
Focused on decreasing antidepressant usage and achieved a 30% decreased.
Prepared the facilities for AHCA surveys.
Developed and managed policy and procedures for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
Troubleshot for facilities that received AHCA deficiencies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Pharmacy
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Summary : A dedicated and performance-driven Consultant Pharmacist with demonstrated expertise in geriatrics, pharmacy operations, and prescription management. Collaborates with nursing and administration to resolve any pharmacy-related issues. A highly skilled leader who serves as a valuable resource to the organization and its success.
Skills : Aseptic techniques for pharmacists, meditech, Cerner, Pyxis.
Description :
Conducted nursing home chart evaluations in order to deliver effective recommendations to physicians and facility staff.
Analyzed psychotropic medication use for each facility and presented findings to facility administration and staff.
Drove strategic initiatives to reduce the use of psychotropic drugs.
Took an instrumental role in formulary development.
Dispensed medication at the pharmacy.
Managed in-house service presentations for nurses.
Prepared IV antibiotics and fluids.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Headline : Responsible for Conducting investigations. Collects evidence. Preparing reports for use in court, hearings, or by other agencies. Consulting with healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities regarding drug laws.
Skills : Planning Skills, Pharmacist.
Description :
Reviewed and monitored medication regimens for accuracy, appropriateness, over- utilization, under-utilization, cost effectiveness, goals of therapy and adverse reactions and/or duplicate therapies.
Provided guidance to providers and nursing staff.
Oversaw pharmacy operations for Facilities managed to ensure appropriate dispensing, logging and tracking of drugs Clinical interventions including but are not limited to comprehensive pharmacist consultation, motivational interviewing/coaching, drug regimen optimization, medication reconciliation, medication lists or reminders, medication synchronization.
Participated in the development of clinical evidence-based guidelines and recommendations to comply with CMS, FDA, DEA guidelines and State Operations Manual for nursing facilities and Joint Commission.
Detected and reported over 100 Adverse Drug reactions year.
Provided Pharmaceutical knowledge to the healthcare team regarding regulatory matters, drug topics, and disease states, in an effort to provide excellent patient care.
Independently managed accounts to provide a consistent resource to customers regarding drug information, and support with compliance with nursing home regulations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Pharmacy
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Summary : Consultant Pharmacist with broad experience in the Long term care, retail and hospital settings. Strong ability to safely and efficiently dispense drugs, compound / mix medications and recognize therapeutic incompatibilities. Superb interpersonal and communication skills with an expertise interacting with consumers, medical staff and administrators.
Skills : Leadership, Adaptability, Personnel Management, Inventory Control, Accurate Prescription Dispensing, Retail Management, Operations Management, Drug Therapy Consultation and Management, Effective Communication , Marketing, Nutritional & Wellness Coaching.
Description :
Specialized in the care of geriatric patients.
Provided medication management and regulatory compliance services in LTC facilities.
Performed monthly medication regimen reviews in the long term environment; reviewed individual drugs or current pharmacotherapy for therapeutic, clinical and financial appropriateness.
Issued MTM recommendations when appropriate.
Provided Guidance on maintaining compliance on SOM and Federal Guidelines.
Volunteered survey support during annual state survey.
Provided in-servicing to nursing personnel.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Summary : With over 18 years of experience in retail/ambulatory-care, consultant, and non-traditional pharmacy practices, I have built my career based on the principles of attention to detail, effective communications, service to others, and leadership by example. I also have experience with medication therapy management, alternative therapies, and health coaching to offer patients a variety of holistic services to best meets their health needs.
Skills : Inventory Management, Communication Skills.
Description :
Performed comprehensive medication reviews and medication regimen reviews to optimize patient care outcomes.
Monitored and adjusted parenteral antibiotic and anticoagulant drug therapy.
Ensured long-term care facilities are complaint with current regulations governing pharmacy practices.
Prepared healthcare facilities for state surveys and JCAHO accreditation.
Acted as a drug information/utilization expert for physicians and nursing staff.
Provided periodic in-services on new clinical guidelines and drug administration protocol.
Exhibited clinical expertise in common geriatric disease states such as HTN, CHF, DM, COPD, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy In Pharmacy
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Objective : As a Consultant Pharmacist, responsible for Providing educational programs to Healthcare and lay groups, Auditing records of controlled substances, Providing subject matter expertise (SME) in regard to Drug Enforcement and Professional Practices Branch policies and procedures, KASPER system development, and bill reviews.
Skills : Medication Therapy Management, Immunizations, proficient in Microsoft Office, IV/Aseptic technique.
Collaborated with pharmacy and facility staff to improve service and customer relations.
Conferred directly with prescribers and facility staff to improve patient care.
Provided up to date medication and product in-services.
Prepared detailed reports and attended Quality Assurance meetings.
Attended and frequently chaired psychotropic medication management meetings.
Supported marketing and customer retention.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Pharmacy
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Objective : Responsible for Conducting investigations, Collecting evidence, Preparing reports for use in court, hearings, or by other agencies, Consulting with healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities regarding drug laws.
Skills : Pharmacist, Consultant.
Description :
Provided superior clinical consultation and clinical account management with a focus on client satisfaction, client retention, and trend management.
Comprehended and effectively explained formulary and clinical program changes to clients.
Stayed aware of and provides clinical market intelligence to clients.
Provided education for clients, pharmacists, members and physicians per contractual requirements.
Communicated drug information to clients and responds to plan-specific clinical inquiries.
Formulated and delivered client recommendations based on available data.
Identified opportunities for clinical program up-sell.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Pharmacy
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Headline : Provides clinical or consulting pharmacy services, involved in problem-solving and project planning to meet corporate goals. Initiates and develops programs, provides and monitors dispensing and clinical services that may involve direct patient care, quality assurance and monitoring, cost-containment, or patient safety. Provides teaching, clinical knowledge, dispensing, and consulting in acute or long-term care. Drug distribution and monitoring for Hospitals, LTC facilities, Retail, Infusion, and Home Care.
Provided Clinical & Consulting pharmacy services for long-term skilled, acute, sub-acute, and assisted-living facilities located throughout Md state.
Met client needs for: Drug Utilization/ Optimization, & Formulary Mgmt; corporate-wide, government regulatory, COMAR, or CMS changes; Infection Control & Antibiotic management.
Assisted Administrators with Medicare Part D & CMS compliance and cost-saving strategies.
Created and produced staff in-services for guidance on: Regulatory issues, informatics system changes, drug information, inventory control, or any other issue meeting the client's needs.
Provided ongoing medical chart review for safety & medical/clinical drug-related issues for all account residents.
Collaborated with the facility multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
Wrote and present statistical reports on drug therapy, adverse drug events, regimen review functions, drug usage, formulary and regulatory compliance at the facilities quarterly meeting using national data benchmarks.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Summary : Responsible for Planning and presenting in-service education to other pharmacy staff and nursing facility employees as requested, Understanding and implementing all appropriate pharmacy policies procedures.
Skills : Microsoft Office - All, LTC Consulting.
Description :
Conducted monthly medication regimen reviews to optimize disease management, formulary adherence, and proper medication administration.
Worked within interdisciplinary teams of nurses, physicians, case managers, social workers, and others to optimize health outcomes.
Provided education of staff and residents (and their families).
Served on formulary committee.
Wrote and implemented lab, drug monitoring, renal dosing, psych med dose reduction, and remote review protocols and drove compliance with them.
Assisted with and improved transitions of care to and from nursing facilities to cut readmissions and associated costs.
Improved regulatory compliance through ongoing staff education and QA measuring and reporting; achieved state surveys with zero pharmacy citations in 9/10 facilities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S. In Pharmacy
Consultant Pharmacist Resume
Summary : Obtain a Consultant Pharmacist position that allows me the opportunity to provide excellent patient care individually & in collaboration with allied healthcare professionals.
Provided consulting review in both skilled nursing and assisted living settings.
Responsible for regulatory compliance, clinical services and onsite customer service.
Conducted MRR's with focus on optimal drug therapy, support of clinical initiatives, regulatory compliance, and pharmacoeconomic efficiency.
Clinical initiatives / focus: Diabetes, reducing hospital readmission in high risk patients, reductions in off-label antipsychotic use pursuant to CMS target goals.
Participated in Quarterly QA meetings, monthly Psychotropic Therapy Reviews, & provided staff education as requested.
Metairie, Louisiana Processed medication orders.
Mixed IV solutions including chemotherapy and TPN.
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