Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist: Drug Therapy & Safety

St. Rose Hospital; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose Hospital in Alameda, CA is seeking a licensed pharmacist for a full-time inpatient hospital role. You will review inpatient medication orders, verify dosing, and collaborate with physicians on drug therapy to ensure optimal patient care.

The position requires California licensure, hospital pharmacy experience preferred, and entails dispensing, IV additive preparation, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Licensed Pharmacist in California.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets inpatient medication orders for appropriateness.
• Enters orders into the computer accurately and verifies orders.
• Confers with physicians on drug, dose, interval, and interactions.
• Prepares or supervises unit dose medications and dispensing.
• Supervises automated dispensing machine operations.
• Maintains inventory and records for controlled substances.
• Prepares IV additives and chemotherapy admixtures aseptically.
• Coordinates workload with colleagues and technicians.
• Provides drug information and staff education as needed.

Skills

UD & IV additives

Clinical pharmaceutical skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Higher

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

St. Rose Hospital in Alameda, CA is seeking a licensed pharmacist for a full-time inpatient hospital role. You will review inpatient medication orders, verify dosing, and collaborate with physicians on drug therapy to ensure optimal patient care.

The position requires California licensure, hospital pharmacy experience preferred, and entails dispensing, IV additive preparation, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.