Pharmacist Full Time

Kindred; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 104,821; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park is seeking a Pharmacist to work collaboratively with the Director of Pharmacy. In this role, you will compound and dispense medications according to prescriptions and provide consultation on quality and regulatory issues. You should possess a Pharmacist degree from an accredited institution, hold a current state license, and have at least three months of pharmacy experience. The position offers a pay range of $60.00 - $76.09 per hour and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current state license in good standing.
• Minimum of three months of experience in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications upon receiving prescriptions.
• Consults on quality, regulatory, and risk issues.
• Supervises technical support staff.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Computer skills for processing orders

Education

Pharmacist degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our 91‑bed hospital, our physician‑led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer an eight‑bed ICU and three negative‑pressure rooms for treating particularly serious conditions.

We are located near the I‑605 and I‑10 intersection in Baldwin Park with a number of shops and restaurants nearby for added convenience.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and, according to standard procedure, compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from the physician. Participates in 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, and hospital and medical staff.
• Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary. Directs activities 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 Adult and Geriatric patients.
• Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four‑hour shift.
• Generates required reports; prepares IV and production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks. Maintains aseptic techniques. Recycles product as appropriate.
• Checks technician‑prepared products prior to release. Ensures Technician maintains IV 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 orders in order of importance. Follows through on fill‑on‑arrival orders.
• Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy, eliminates therapeutic duplication, prevents significant drug interactions, prevents avoidable ADRs secondary to allergies, and ensures medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function, and disease state. Requires knowledge of the patient population served.
• Pharmacokinetics & dosing service: ensures priority dosing is appropriate, interprets levels appropriately, modifies doses appropriately, writes progress notes per protocol, and dates, times, and initials all vials for reuse.
• Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte, and calorie needs. Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation. Clarifies controversial orders with physicians.
• Keeps current on new drugs, adds additive in the proper sequence, performs syringe and vial counts, labels containers accurately (including auxiliary labels), and completes packages with seals and protective wraps.
• Maintains security of Pharmacy and controlled substances. Informs staff of pending problems or physical callbacks.
• 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 orders, follows through on fill‑on‑arrival orders, and returns.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations

• Basic understanding of the role and use of a computer in processing prescription orders with minimum word‑processing skills.
• Self‑motivated, self‑directed with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to organize meetings and inspections.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Pay Range

$60.00 - $76.09 per hour.

Benefits

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 a Pharmacist degree.

Licenses/Certifications: Current state license in good standing, BCLS certification.

Experience: Minimum of three months of experience in pharmacy. Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA, and state guidelines. Experience in facilitating teams. Experience in writing policies and procedures.