Per Diem Pharmacist-ACC Irv Pharmacy Infusion-Variable Shift

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This pharmacist performs the day-to-day responsibilities of drug distribution, verifies drug doses for appropriateness, and processes sterile and non-sterile prescription orders.

The incumbent performs therapeutic intervention as needed, provides drug information and consultation to other professional staff and patients, maintains patient profiles, conducts drug therapy monitoring, and performs and supports drug compounding, and all aspects of medication management.

Qualifications

• Sterile compounding (USP797/800) knowledge.
• 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed pharmacist.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Current BLS or ACLS certification.
• CA Board of Pharmacy licensure in good standing.
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as needed, as well as to travel to off-site locations.
• Ability to perform routine tasks with hazardous drugs as per USP 800.

Responsibilities

• Drug distribution and dose verification for appropriateness.
• Therapeutic intervention and drug information for staff and patients.
• Maintain patient profiles and monitor drug therapy.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Clinical pharmacist experience

Communication and teamwork

Licensure credentials (CA)

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

This pharmacist performs the day-to-day responsibilities of drug distribution, verifies drug doses for appropriateness, and processes sterile and non-sterile prescription orders.. The incumbent performs therapeutic intervention as needed, provides drug information and consultation to other professional staff and patients, maintains patient profiles, , conducts drug therapy monitoring, and performs and supports drug compounding, and all aspects of medication management. The Staff Pharmacist is also responsible for directing technicians, performing inventory control, and actively precepting pharmacy residents, students, technicians, or interns as assigned by the supervisor. This position is a Direct Care Provider as defined in the Pharmacy Policy. Identifying essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties that may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of sterile compounding, USP797/800, and non-sterile compounding, USP795
• One year of clinical experience as a licensed pharmacist
• Must demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Knowledge and abilities necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Current BLS or ACLS certification
• CA Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist licensure in good standing
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as needed, as well as to travel to off site locations as required
• Ability to perform routine tasks such as working, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs that have been identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in accordance with USP 800.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of PGY1 General Practice Residency and/or PGY2 Oncology Residency
• Previous experience in an Ambulatory Infusion Center setting
• Previous experience in Oncology Pharmacy setting
• Previous experience in Inpatient Pharmacy
• Knowledge and experience using EPIC electronic health record
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization