Consultative Pharmacist

Job Description

Candidates must be located in and have an active / valid license to practice Pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of hospice patients by supporting palliative care initiatives, ensuring safe and effective medication use, and improving overall quality of life at end-of-life. Consultative Pharmacists work collaboratively with nurses and caregivers to provide real-time, patient-centered consultation and support.

Essential Functions

Note : The essential duties and primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

• Provide expert guidance on pain and symptom management tailored to individual patient needs and actively contribute to enhancing patient comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.
• Collaborate directly with nurses and hospice staff to develop effective, cost-conscious medication care plans.
• Educate healthcare professionals and caregivers on medication usage and adverse event prevention.
• Accurately document clinical interventions and patient outcomes in electronic health systems. Ensure all encounter documentation is complete, clear, and ready for transcription / processing.
• Maintain and update patient medication profiles and records in accordance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
• Consistently meet or exceed expected productivity benchmarks.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a remote or hybrid work environment.
• Maintain a professional, empathetic tone in all patient and team interactions.
• Engage with a multidisciplinary care team in a fast-paced call center environment.
• Support team success through shared learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in weekend rotations and contribute to team coverage as needed.

Marginal or Additional Functions

Supervisory and Managerial Responsibility

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education, Licensure or Certification :

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Travel Requirements and Conditions

Work Environment, Conditions, and Demands

Physical Requirements and Demands

Note : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described.

Additional Position Information