Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: To provide support to facility nurses through monitoring and coaching of medication pass skills and works in conjunction with the facility Consultant Pharmacist.
POSITION HOURS: - Per Diem position, no more than 16 hours per month.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Provide regular on-site monitoring of nurse’s medication pass techniques at assigned facilities.
- Audit facility medication rooms and medication carts for compliance with expiration dates and regulations.
- Provide written report of activities and findings within the facility to the Director of Nursing and Pharmacy.
- Promote on-going communication between the pharmacy and facility in all aspects of pharmacy services.
- Assist in cycle fill exchange process by reviewing medications records, physician orders, and medications in cart, for accuracy.
- Assist in the accurate processing and timely completion of medical records on a monthly basis.
- In-service facility personnel regarding proper medication pass procedures in accordance with Title 22 guidelines.
- Assist in updating policies and procedures
- Submission and transmission of required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
- Investigates any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities reported to Compliance Officer
- Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
- Participate in the Pharmacy’s Performance Improvement Program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
- Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.
- Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.
- Performs other duties as required
- Abide by the company Drug Free Workplace policy. Drug screening is conducted at hire, or may be conducted company-wide, or on request upon reasonable suspicion.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: - Current Vocational Nurse License in the state of California.
- Previous experience in Long Term Care preferred.
- Friendly, cooperative and team player.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
- Independent thinker; problem solving skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, ability to prioritize customer needs.
- Well groomed, professional appearance.
BASED LOCATIONS: - Orange County
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
Job Tags
Daily paid, 16 hours,