Clinical Pharmacist I - Per Diem - Emergency Department - Overnight shift

County-of-Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley, CA, seeks a Clinical Pharmacist I – Per Diem – Overnight for the Emergency Department Pharmacy. Responsibilities include dispensing, pharmacokinetic analysis, and close collaboration with medical staff to optimize patient care.

The role also involves precepting within the RUHS PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy residency program, requiring Pharm.D.

Qualifications

• Education: Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited school; may include PGY-2 EM residency or Board certification in EM Pharmacy.
• Experience: 1 year residency preferred or 3 years hospital pharmacy experience alternative.
• Licenses: California Pharmacist license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Dispense in outpatient/inpatient settings; answer distributive and clinical questions.
• Perform pharmacokinetic analysis for drugs with narrow therapeutic ranges.
• Monitor drug therapy and review orders from clinics and outside entities.
• Maintain controlled substances accountability and documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other providers to optimize patient care.
• Assist in policy development and training; participate in quality assurance.

Skills

EM pharmacotherapy

Clinical pharmacology

Decision making

Communication

Residency precepting

Education

Pharm.D.

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Job description

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) has a Clinical Pharmacist I - PER DIEM - Overnight opportunity with the Emergency Department Pharmacy of the main medical center campus, located in Moreno Valley CA.

The Clinical Pharmacist I – Per Diem oversees pharmacy workflow to ensure accurate, timely, and safe dispensing and distribution of medications. Incumbents monitor drug therapy, adjust doses based on individual patient parameters, interface with medical staff on issues related to drug therapy, and promote the cost-effective and appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals. This role also entails precepting within the RUHS PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy residency program.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Completion of PG-Y2 Emergency Medicine Residency and/or hold board certification in Emergency Medicine Pharmacy.
• Advanced clinical knowledge of medications used in emergency care.
• Rapid decision-making skills, and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Effective communications skills.

Work Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts, 6:00 pm - 6:30am, with a minimum 3 shifts per two-week pay period.
• Weekends and holidays may be required for coverage.

The Clinical Pharmacist I – Per Diem is a professional level classification and reports to a Supervising Clinical Pharmacist. Per Diem classifications are distinguished from regular classes in that they receive max compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Per Diem work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an as-needed basis.

Meet the Team!

Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

For more information about RUHS, please visit www.ruhealth.org

Responsibilities:

• Function as a dispensing pharmacist in the Outpatient and/or Inpatient setting; provide answers to both distributive and clinical questions; compound prescriptions and special orders as needed; perform pharmacokinetic analysis of selected medications with narrow therapeutic ranges.
• Check in/out controlled substances correctly and maintain accurate documentation; review medication utilization of patients and monitor drug therapy when prescribed; review and check orders from clinics and other outside entities.
• Maintain controlled substance accountability: participate in the receipt, dispensing and distribution of controlled substances; ensure inventories are accurate; may practice in other non-distribution roles such as ambulatory and/or the inpatient units based on training, experience and need.
• Work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care; provide medication consultation to other healthcare providers and patients.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures; prepare and conduct formal and informal presentations to healthcare providers; participate in training programs for other healthcare providers and performance improvement activities as required.
• Participate and maintain quality assurance records and assist in the maintenance of inventory.
• Work with members of the medical center to ensure a cooperative work environment and work on supervisory projects pertinent to the pharmacy area.

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D.).

Experience: One year of pharmacy residency preferred.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy.

Experience: Three years of professional level experience as a pharmacist in a hospital or healthcare facility.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Federal, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission and DHS laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to patient care and dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons; good customer (physicians, nurses and patient) service; professional standards and practices.

Ability to: Provide quality pharmaceutical care; communicate clearly and effectively; work cooperatively with other staff and healthcare providers; organize, and manage routine and new responsibilities; retrieve and process patient and medication information; properly supervise and direct the work of supportive pharmacy personnel.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licentiate in Pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy and fulfillment of the continuing education requirements.

Possession of a current and maintained Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).

Preferred:

Specialty board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in any specialty and/or Advanced Practice Pharmacist licensure issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.