Pharmacist

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in San Leandro seeks a licensed pharmacist to join its hospital pharmacy team. The role involves compounding, dispensing, and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

The pharmacist will stay current with new drugs, advise medical and nursing staff, and manage drug storage and records, including controlled substances. Bridge clinic duties may include refill authorizations under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred or enrollment in advanced degree program.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Registered Pharmacist in a hospital preferred.
• Valid Pharmacist License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• CPI training required for John George Psychiatric Pavilion and some Emergency Department roles.

Responsibilities

• Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses drugs according to law and supervises staff.
• Keeps informed of new drugs and serves as a pharmaceutical consultant to medical staff.
• Maintains drug records and inventory per federal/state laws and orders supplies as needed.
• Reviews proper drug storage and removes outdated items; ensures compliance.
• Completes refill authorizations on bridge shifts under Collaborative Practice Agreement where applicable.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Advanced degree preferred

California Pharmacist License

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)