Pharmacist

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA, seeks a hospital pharmacist to compound, prepare, dispense, and maintain control of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies in the hospital setting. This role supports medical and nursing staff and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

Major duties include supervising pharmacy technicians, managing records of controlled substances, reviewing storage, and handling bridge clinic refill authorizations under Collaborative Practice Agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field required.
• One to three years of experience as a Registered Pharmacist in a hospital preferred.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required for some positions.
• California Pharmacist License required.

Responsibilities

• Compound, prepare, package and dispense drugs according to Federal and State law; supervise technicians.
• Service as a pharmaceutical consultant to medical and nursing staff.
• Maintain records of drugs, poisons and controlled substances as required by law; estimate needs and order supplies.
• Review proper storage of drugs and remove outdated drugs.
• Perform bridge shift duties and refill authorizations under Collaborative Practice Agreement where applicable.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Clinical collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Advanced degree preferred / enrollment

Tools

CPI Training

Advanced Practice Pharmacist Certification

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under general direction, compounds, prepares, dispenses and maintains control of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies in the hospital or clinic. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses drugs and pharmaceuticals according to Federal and State law requirements; supervises Pharmacy Technician and other support staff on above duties.
• Keeps informed of new drugs and pharmaceutical developments; services as a pharmaceutical consultant to medical and nursing staff.
• Keeps or supervises records of drugs, poisons, and controlled substances ordered, received, and supply on hand as required by Federal and State laws; estimates needs and orders drugs, pharmaceuticals and chemicals as needed to maintain an adequate supply.
• Reviews the proper storage of drugs on nursing stations, pharmacies or outpatient clinics; removes all outdated drugs.
• “If performing Bridge shift duties, pharmacist completes refill authorizations on behalf of clinic providers, under Collaborative Practice Agreement.”

Pay Range:

$112.29/hr

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Advanced degree preferred or enrollment in advanced degree program.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field is required.

Minimum Experience: One to three years of experience as a Registered Pharmacist in a hospital preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid Pharmacist License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist Certification (required to be assigned to Bridge Clinic)