Clinical Pharmacist

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 137,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a pharmacist to join our hospital team and work under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy to optimize patient drug regimens. You will review regimens for clinical effectiveness, dosing, contraindications, and monitoring, collaborating with providers and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold a PharmD (ACPE-accredited) and California licensure; BLS/CPR is required, ACLS preferred. Hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree preferred or higher.
• Current California Pharmacist License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medications for drug interactions, dosing, and monitoring.
• Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and the care team.
• Supervise sterile compounding to USP 797/800 standards.
• Directly oversee pharmacy technicians and dispensing activities.

Skills

Drug therapy review

Clinical pharmacology

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

PharmD

ACPE accreditation

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Pharmacy Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or designee to assist in optimizing patient’s drug regimen. Actively reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, appropriate monitoring, and therapeutic outcomes per up to date evidence based clinical guidelines. Works collaboratively with providers and the multidisciplinary team as a knowledgeable drug therapy expert in the principles of pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and clinical treatment guidelines. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs drug regimen review to evaluate and assess the patient’s medications for related problems. This includes: identifying therapeutic duplications; review drugs and allergies: review for drug-drug, drug-nutrient, or drug-laboratory test interactions; evaluate if doses are appropriate for age, renal and liver functions; assist with patient/family education when necessary; monitor patients on clinical drug protocols; attend codes; attend rounds and patient care conferences as needed; assist with pain management as needed; provide drug in-services to nursing, pharmacy, medical staff, and other ancillary personnel as needed. Maintains appropriate records for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians, dentists, and other qualified prescribers. Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state, and federal authorities, as well as accepted standards of practice. Provides direct oversight of pharmacy technicians. Directly supervises the compounding and dispensing of sterile compounded products to be in accordance with USP 797/800 regulatory compliance. Identifies and reports the presence of potential adverse drug events. Performs dispensing and other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or other advanced degree highly preferred. Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred.

Licensure

Current California Pharmacy License and in good standing required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association is required. Current ACLS certification per American Heart Association is required.

Experience

Experience in hospital or related healthcare setting preferred.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is $82.38 - $99.14. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 0.5
• Scheduled Hours: 20

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the art technology to improve your health and well‑being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263‑bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.