Pharmacist FT Days

Jobfu; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kindred Hospitals in Gardena, CA is seeking a Pharmacist to join our DAY shift team. The pharmacist will compound and dispense medications, collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy, and support quality and risk initiatives across clinical departments.

The position requires a Pharmacy degree, current state license, and at least three months of pharmacy experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for patient care and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.
• Current state license in good standing.
• BCLS certification.
• Minimum of three months of experience in pharmacy.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines.
• Experience in writing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in‑service education of hospital personnel.
• Directs activities of Pharmacy personnel and provides professional guidance.
• Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medications per standards.
• Supervises technical staff and assists with education programs.
• Reviews patient profiles to ensure appropriate and safe therapy.
• Maintains security of the Pharmacy and controlled substances.

Skills

Courage

Curiosity

Collaboration

Performance Improvement

Coordinating

Technical Support

Quality Management

Management

Drug Interaction

Renal Function

Pharmacokinetics

Organizational Skills

Writing

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree

Job description

Skills

CourageCuriosityCollaborationPerformance ImprovementCoordinatingTechnical SupportQuality ManagementManagementDisseminationDrug InteractionRenal FunctionPharmacokineticsWord ProcessingOrganizational SkillsWriting

Kindred Hospitals

Pharmacist FT Days

Gardena, CA, USUSD 58–84

About The Role

• Description** At **ScionHealth**, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day‑to‑day interactions with our patients and teammates. **Job Summary** The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician. Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization. Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Supervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs. Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older. **Essential Functions** * Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in‑service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staff. * Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary. Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel. * Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals. * Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric. * Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four‑hour shift. * Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports. Performs Backup Procedures correctly. * Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks. Maintains aseptic techniques. Recycles product as appropriately. * Checks technician prepared products prior to release. Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs. * Fills orders with correct medication. Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release. * Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance. Follows through on fill on arrival orders. * Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy. No therapeutic duplication. Prevents significant drug interaction. Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies. Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state. Must have knowledge of patient population served. * Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service: Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate. Interprets levels appropriately. Modifies doses appropriately. Writes progress notes per protocol. Dates times and initials all vials for reuse. * Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs. Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation. Clarifies controversial orders with physician. * Keeps current on new drugs. Adds additive in the proper sequence. Syringe and Vial counts reflect what has been made. Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels. Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc. * Maintains security of Pharmacy. Maintains security of controlled substances. Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc. * Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. Keeps Director informed of workload status. Prioritizes work to prepare Stat, now and waiting in order of importance. Follows through on fill on arrival orders. Returns **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations** * Self‑motivated, self‑directed with excellent organizational skills. * Must read, write and speak fluent English. * Must have good and regular attendance. * Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% **Pay Range:** $58.82-$84.11/hr. ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. **Qualifications** **Education** * Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree. **Licenses/Certifications** * Current state license in good standing. * BCLS certification. **Experience** * Minimum of three (3) months of experience in pharmacy. * Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines. * Experience in facilitating teams. * Experience in writing policies and procedures.