Clinical Pharmacist -Pharmacy - Part Time 10 Hours (Variable) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 159,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a part-time 10-hour shift (variable). The role focuses on medication order verification via Cerner, patient-specific dosing assessments, and overseeing drug distribution under regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates have a Pharm.D and hospital/ambulatory care experience, strong organization, teamwork, and communication skills, and will mentor technicians while collaborating with clinicians to optimize

Qualifications

• Doctorate Pharm.D from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Hospital or Ambulatory Care experience or completion of a residency program.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders accurately and timely through Cerner.
• Evaluate patient profiles for appropriate dosing and safety.
• Supervise drug distribution and ensure sterile compounding compliance.
• Oversee narcotics dispensing and reconcile discrepancies.
• Mentor pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff on therapy decisions.

Skills

Organization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharm.D

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist -Pharmacy - Part Time 10 Hours (Variable) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)### Clinical Pharmacist -Pharmacy - Part Time 10 Hours (Variable) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)Apply: ARH Arcadia Hospital: Part time: Posted Today: REQ20182524**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES** • Medication Process Responsibilities• Accurately and timely verifies and checks accuracy of medication orders through Cerner.• Efficiently evaluates patient profile for appropriateness of medication orders (i.e, appropriate dosage based on patientparameters, duplicate therapy, side effect profile, cost-effectiveness and accuracy.• Accurately and efficiently verifies all medications dispensed.◦ 1= Never accurately or efficiently verifies medications dispensed.◦ 3= Sometimes accurately and/or efficiently verifies medications dispensed.◦ 5 = Always accurately and efficiently verifies medications dispensed.• Follows investigational drug procedures.• Maintains oversight of daily pharmacy operations, including supervision of all drug distribution activities and ensurescompliance with all sterile compounding regulations.• Maintains oversight of narcotic dispensing, reconciliation and resolving discrepancies.• Ensures compliance of pharmacy policies in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining tothe dispensing of drugs and controlled substances.• Recommends and facilitates changes/improvements to pharmacy workflow/operations.• Supervises technicians• Actively supervises and coordinates technician responsibilities.• Assists with mentorship and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.• Teamwork• Maintains strong working relationships and open communication with medical and nursing staff. Information pertainingto pharmaceutical supply availability, drug usage and compatibility, and state and federal regulations pertaining to drugcontrols, is clearly and consistently communicated to the hospital community.• Willing /able to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities when needed.• Volunteers to assist with sick call coverage, to cover additional shifts, and aids areas of pharmacy in need of additionalsupport.• Performs at a high level with minimal supervision.• Independently solves problems, and/or provides solutions when problems arise. (i.e. dealing with drug shortages, sickcall coverage, narcotic discrepancies, computer down-time)• Assists with the review and revision of policies and procedures and/or medication order sets for Cerner system.• Clinical• Thoroughly completes all patient monitoring profiles.• Makes appropriate therapeutic recommendations in accordance with nationally published guidelines and the hospitalformulary.• Participates in pharmacy continuous quality improvement activities.• Participates in pharmacy clinical programs and adheres to therapeutic guidelines, making appropriate recommendationsfor optimization of patient therapy.• Participates in hospital-established programs for ADR and medication error reporting.• Enforces adherence to hospital formulary, i.e., non-formulary requests filled out. Applies therapeutic interchangepolicies.• Documents interventions in department-approved clinical documentation system.• Education• Trains pharmacists-in-training, including newly hired pharmacists, and residents.• Participates in the precepting and mentoring of pharmacy students and interns.• Provides formal and informal drug education to pharmacy, medical staff, nursing and ancillary services (i.e, Lunch andLearn Topics, Pharmacy capsule submission, Formulary monograph submission)• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**Minimum Education:Doctorate Pharm.D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy. Minimum Experience:Hospital or Ambulatory Care experience or completion of a residency program in a Hospital or Ambulatory care setting. Minimum Skills:Organization/time management skills.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service. Required Certifications:Registered Pharmacist (CA DCA) Current pharmacy licensure with California State Board of Pharmacy.Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationFire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) Pay TransparencyThe hourly rate range for this position is $70.00 - $115.50. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerationsThe Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services and education. **USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the****Background Screening Policy Appendix D****for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.****We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.**