Pharmacy Consultant

Class Concept

This is professional, administrative and consultative pharmacy work in surveying health care facilities and institutions to determine compliance with a variety of professional, State and Federal rules, regulations, and policies. Employees may serve as members of a survey team comprised of a variety of professional areas and are responsible for providing professional opinions, judgements and evaluations in certifying the pharmaceutical services in a variety of facilities ranging from chronic renal analysis units to general and specialty hospitals; identifying and documenting deficiencies and providing subsequent consultations and educational assistance in order to resolve deficiencies and facilitate optimal patient care consistent with current regulars, laws and professional standards. Employees are also responsible for responding to and investigating complaints and/or abuses of patient care as it impacts on the professional pharmacy standards. Employees must possess and demonstrate a working knowledge of a variety of Federal, State and professional rules, regulations, standards and policies as well as a knowledge of the field of pharmacy as it relates to the care of the patient. Work may include other related assignments as determined by fit.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of professional pharmacy theory, techniques, practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of trends, current technology and standards of pharmacy practice.
• Considerable knowledge of agency program and personnel policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of pharmacy as it impacts on disease pathophysiology and considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of health care organization and management.
• Considerable knowledge of State and Federal standards, guidelines and regulations.
• General knowledge of physician services, nursing, dietetics, medical records, social services, civil and patient rights and proper utilization of facilities as they relate to pharmacy services.
• Skill in public relations techniques.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations and policies to different situations and facilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and work relationships with facility management and professional consultants.

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience as a licensed pharmacist.