Clinical Pharmacist - PD

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 126,684 - 154,001; Full time

Job summary

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking a licensed pharmacist in Salinas, California. This role involves assisting in optimizing patient drug regimens, maintaining records for prescribed medications, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Candidates should possess a BA/BS in Pharmacy or an MS/PharmD degree, along with a current California Pharmacy License and BLS certification. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, and the position offers a salary range of $91.96 - $111.79 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacy License.
• Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing patient’s drug regimen.
• Maintain appropriate records for medications ordered.
• Perform drug regimen review to evaluate patient’s medications.

Skills

Motor skills

Patient/family education

Drug regimen review

Monitoring patients

Education

BA/BS in Pharmacy or MS/PharmD

Job description

Responsibilities

Works under the direct supervision of the Director and Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator to assist in optimizing patient’s drug regimen.

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.

Performs dispensing and other duties as assigned. 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.

• 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
• Identify the presence of or potential adverse drug events
• Report as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

BA/BS in Pharmacy or MS/PharmD preferred.

Licensure

Current California Pharmacy License.

Certification

Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association is required.

Experience

Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Technical/Motor Skills

Must have motor skills to prepare, mix and transfer drugs from container to container aseptically, and neatly without spillage, especially chemotherapy. Ability to perform data entry.

Salary

The hourly rate for this position is $91.96 - $111.79. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new‑hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0