Clinical Pharmacist - PD

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a qualified pharmacist to assist in optimizing patient drug regimens under supervision. The role involves performing drug regimen reviews, maintaining medication records, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Applicants should have a BA/BS in Pharmacy or MS/PharmD and a current California Pharmacy License. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, alongside essential technical motor skills to handle medications aseptically.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $91.96 to $111.79.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacy License is required.
• Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to handle chemotherapy drugs aseptically.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing patient's drug regimen under supervision.
• Perform drug regimen review and identify potential adverse drug events.
• Provide drug in-services to nursing and medical staff.

Skills

Drug regimen review

Patient education

Monitoring clinical drug protocols

Aseptic drug transfer

Education

BA/BS in Pharmacy or MS/PharmD

Tools

Data entry systems

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.

Job Description

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

Experience

Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Essential 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.

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