Geriatric Pharmacist
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Job Description
Geriatric pharmacists handle dispensing medicines to older patients and counseling these people on their use.
Due to chronic health problems, older people often take multiple medicines simultaneously, for arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer's, pain, and other ailments caused by age, raising the hazard of drug interaction.
Geriatric pharmacists need to exercise professionalism and detailed knowledge to avoid these interactions, since medication errors cause up to 100,000 unnecessary deaths every year in the U.S..
Responsibilities
Geriatric pharmacists fill prescriptions by physicians, labeling and dispensing medicines. Also called consultant pharmacists, these specialists provide their older patients with detailed information on when to take medicines, blood sugar and blood pressure testing, recommendations for generic medicines, and information on possible side effects, among other tasks.
A geriatric pharmacist also changes dosages or suggests alternate medicines when side effects occur.
They answer the questions older patients have about their medicines, and examine the full range of prescribed and over-the-counter medications these people are taking to avoid adverse reactions – one of their most important jobs.
They also investigate claims of side effects and advise patients to keep taking their medicine if the problem is unlikely to come from the drug (such as sleepiness or insomnia).
Skills
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Communication |
Must effectively communicate with your co-workers to ensure the best care and the proper procedures. Must be able to communicate in high-stress environments. |
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Active Listening |
Offering your full attention to an individual person or group in order to fully understand problems and their nature. |
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Critical Thinking |
Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Judgment and Decision Making |
Needs to be able to act autonomously and make difficult decisions that would benefit the patient or make corrections. Must consider all benefits and repercussions of potential actions and choose the appropriate one. |
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Complex Problem Solving |
Must be able to identify complex problems and develop and evaluate corrective options and implement solutions. |
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Stress Management |
Must be able to endure intense situations and handle pressure that comes with extreme situations you may encounter. |
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Trustworthiness |
Must be trustworthy because you have people's lives in your hands and what you do could help or hurt them. They are entrusted with a great responsibility and must live up to it. |
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Perceptiveness |
Gauging how people react and read their body language to decipher their feelings and predict their actions. They must be able to determine if people could be a risk to themselves or others and to distinguish truths from lies. |
Working Conditions
Geriatric pharmacists work in various health care facilities, ranging from hospitals to assisted living centers and long-term care locations.
Some even work at housing communities with a high percentage of elderly residents. Depending on where they work, these pharmacists typically have a regular work schedule, but may be called on sometimes to work on weekends, holidays, or after hours like other medical personnel.
Other geriatric pharmacists find employment in a pharmacy setting, either inside a larger medical facility or in a separate retail pharmacy location.
Consulting with patients, reading medical charts, and discussing cases with doctors remain among their duties regardless of the exact location they work at.
Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| $118,470.00 | $56.96 | 290,780 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | Crisp Regional Health Services | Cordele, GA | 07.24.2019 |
| Under the leadership of the Director, Pharmacy, the Pharmacist is an active member of the department that assists the Pharmacy staff in the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The Pharmacist evaluates medication orders and... | |||
| Pharmacist | Med Center Health | Albany, KY | 08.23.2019 |
| The staff pharmacist, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Corporate Director of Pharmacy, is responsible for providing clinical support and distribution services in coordination with the medical staff, nursing, and ancillary services.... | |||
| Pharmacist | Milford Regional Medical Center | Milford, MA | 08.23.2019 |
| Staff pharmacists fill orders for all medications, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide drug information. Staff pharmacist supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a staff pharmacist may be required... | |||
| Pharmacist | Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton | Milton, MA | 08.23.2019 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton is committed to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton is seeking a per-diem,... | |||
| Pharmacist | Nash Health Care Systems | Rocky Mount, NC | 07.24.2019 |
| Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented a full-time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team! The Pharmacist will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive attitude and enjoy interacting with patients... | |||
| PHARMACIST | St. Bernards Healthcare | Jonesboro, AR | 08.23.2019 |
| High School/GED Pharmacy License through the State of Arkansas required JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with at least a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPH) degree required. Must be licensed to... | |||
| Pharmacist | Skagit Regional Health | Mount Vernon, WA | 08.13.2019 |
| Responsible for the provision of prospective and concurrent evaluation of pharmacotherapy with an emphasis on the patient and with the end point focused on outcomes such as treatment efficiency, morbidity, mortality and drug cost. Acts as a... | |||
| CLINICAL PHARMACIST | TriHealth | Cincinnati, OH | 08.02.2019 |
| Attention current TriHealth employees: Please apply for this position by submitting an online internal application via SuccessFactors. Please be certain to update your SuccessFactors Employee Profile prior to applying to this position.... | |||
| Pharmacist | CentraState Healthcare System | Freehold, NJ | 08.23.2019 |
| Provides quality pharmaceutical services to patients, physicians, nurses and other health professionals in accordance with established professional standards. Assists Pharmacy Manager with daily operations. [ Responsibilities ] Operational... | |||
| Pharmacist | Catawba Valley Medical Center | Hickory, NC | 08.23.2019 |
| Dispenses medications, intravenous fluids, and other pharmaceuticals. Reviews patient medication profiles for appropriate therapy and potential problems. Enters new medication orders and contacts prescribing physician for clarification as needed.... | |||
| Compounding Pharmacist | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | 08.13.2019 |
| The Compounding Pharmacist reports to the Childrens Hospital Pharmacy Manager. Under limited supervision, the Compounding Pharmacist provides formulation and repackaging pharmacy services. This position compounds and dispenses prescribed... | |||
| CLINICAL PHARMACIST | TriHealth | Cincinnati, OH | 08.02.2019 |
| Attention current TriHealth employees: Please apply for this position by submitting an online internal application via SuccessFactors. Please be certain to update your SuccessFactors Employee Profile prior to applying to this position.... | |||
| Geriatric Nursing Assistant | McCready Health | Crisfield, MD | 08.06.2019 |
| Geriatric Nursing Assistant Posted: August 6, 2019 Category: Nursing A Geriatric Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and related duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Assignments are specific in... | |||
| Clinical Pharmacist | Community Health Network | Indianapolis, IN | 08.23.2019 |
| The Clinical Pharmacist position is located in Kokomo, Indiana. Job Duties The Clinical Pharmacist functions include patient education, management of medical staff approved protocols, and participation in multi-disciplinary rounds... | |||
| PHARMACIST COORDINATOR | UNC Health Care | Chapel Hill, NC | 08.21.2019 |
| Position: Pharmacist Coordinator Location: Panther Creek Pharmacy / Cary Hours: Full Time, 40 hrs/wk; Days;At this time, the proposed hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Ideal future state for the pharmacy... | |||
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Pharmacist
Cordele, GA
Crisp Regional Health Services
Under the leadership of the Director, Pharmacy, the Pharmacist is an active member of the department that assists the Pharmacy staff in the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The Pharmacist evaluates medication orders and...
-
Pharmacist
Bowling Green, KY
Med Center Health
The staff pharmacist, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Corporate Director of Pharmacy, is responsible for providing clinical support and distribution services in coordination with the medical staff, nursing, and ancillary services....
-
Pharmacist
Milford, MA
Milford Regional Medical Center
Staff pharmacists fill orders for all medications, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide drug information. Staff pharmacist supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a staff pharmacist may be required...
-
Pharmacist
Milton, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton is committed to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton is seeking a per-diem,...
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Pharmacist
Rocky Mount, NC
Nash Health Care Systems
Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented a full-time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team! The Pharmacist will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive attitude and enjoy interacting with patients...
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PHARMACIST
Jonesboro, AR
St. Bernards Healthcare
High School/GED Pharmacy License through the State of Arkansas required JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with at least a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPH) degree required. Must be licensed to...
-
Pharmacist
Mount Vernon, WA
Skagit Regional Health
Responsible for the provision of prospective and concurrent evaluation of pharmacotherapy with an emphasis on the patient and with the end point focused on outcomes such as treatment efficiency, morbidity, mortality and drug cost. Acts as a...
-
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Cincinnati, OH
TriHealth
Attention current TriHealth employees: Please apply for this position by submitting an online internal application via SuccessFactors. Please be certain to update your SuccessFactors Employee Profile prior to applying to this position....
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Pharmacist
Freehold, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System
Provides quality pharmaceutical services to patients, physicians, nurses and other health professionals in accordance with established professional standards. Assists Pharmacy Manager with daily operations. [ Responsibilities ] Operational...
-
Pharmacist
Hickory, NC
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Dispenses medications, intravenous fluids, and other pharmaceuticals. Reviews patient medication profiles for appropriate therapy and potential problems. Enters new medication orders and contacts prescribing physician for clarification as needed....
-
Compounding Pharmacist
Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
The Compounding Pharmacist reports to the Childrens Hospital Pharmacy Manager. Under limited supervision, the Compounding Pharmacist provides formulation and repackaging pharmacy services. This position compounds and dispenses prescribed...
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CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Cincinnati, OH
TriHealth
Attention current TriHealth employees: Please apply for this position by submitting an online internal application via SuccessFactors. Please be certain to update your SuccessFactors Employee Profile prior to applying to this position....
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Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Crisfield, MD
McCready Health
Geriatric Nursing Assistant Posted: August 6, 2019 Category: Nursing A Geriatric Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and related duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Assignments are specific in...
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Clinical Pharmacist
Indianapolis, IN
Community Health Network
The Clinical Pharmacist position is located in Kokomo, Indiana. Job Duties The Clinical Pharmacist functions include patient education, management of medical staff approved protocols, and participation in multi-disciplinary rounds...
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PHARMACIST COORDINATOR
Chapel Hill, NC
UNC Health Care
Position: Pharmacist Coordinator Location: Panther Creek Pharmacy / Cary Hours: Full Time, 40 hrs/wk; Days;At this time, the proposed hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Ideal future state for the pharmacy...