Pharmacist Per Diem

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a Pharmacist (Per Diem) to join the Inpatient Pharmacy in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care and educating patients and caregivers to improve therapy adherence.

The pharmacist will review orders, provide drug information to physicians and staff, supervise technicians, and ensure compliance with regulations while supporting a collaborative health care team within MemorialCare's mission.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is required.
• Current California Pharmacist license is required.
• ASHP-accredited residency preferred.
• BCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for appropriateness and clarity; clarify or modify as needed.
• Provide drug information to physicians, nurses and patients to ensure safe, effective therapy.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and coordinate daily activities.
• Document medication errors and interventions in the EMR and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Comply with state and federal laws and MemorialCare policies; work collaboratively with the health care team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Pharm.D.

California Pharmacist License

ASHP residency preferred

BCLS certificate preferred

Job description

Title: Pharmacist PD

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (8 hr shifts)

Pay Rate*: $85.00/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Pharmacist is responsible for improving therapeutic outcomes for our patients through safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care and education. Pharmacist maintains competency in drug therapy and disease-state management in order to provide this care and improve patient care outcomes. Pharmacist provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care workers to improve the quality of medication prescribing and administration. Pharmacist provides accurate medication distribution services and educates patients and caregivers to improve compliance with drug therapy as required. Pharmacist directs the work of ancillary personnel as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Medication Order Management: The Pharmacist reviews orders or prescriptions by authorized prescribers. Identifies the appropriateness of prescribed therapy relative to individual patient requirements and current departmental policies and procedures. Takes appropriate action to clarify or change inappropriate or incomplete medication orders or prescriptions.
• Communication: The Pharmacist communicates appropriately with clear and concise information to physicians, nurses and patients to improve the safety or effectiveness of a patient’s medication or IV therapy. Directs pharmacy staff engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Drug Information: The Pharmacist demonstrates a solid working knowledge of common drugs, indications, dosages, monitoring parameters, pharmacokinetic principles, common medical conditions, clinical diagnoses, and the cost complication of common treatment regimens. Answers questions and provides information to hospital staff or pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effect, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Documentation: The Pharmacist documents any medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and interventions on behalf of patients or customers in order to meet regulatory requirements, lead to process improvements, and determine optimal use of department resources. Accurately enters patient, insurance, pharmaceutical, and other pertinent information into the EMR.
• Supervision, Collaboration, and Teaching: The Pharmacist directs the daily activities of pharmacy technicians and other ancillary personnel; works collaboratively with all health care team members in an appropriate and effective manner in order to optimize the productivity of the pharmacy; and participates in training/orientation of new staff.
• Complies with all State and Federal Laws and Regulations.
• Must also meet the pharmacist job description in their respective pharmacy work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Preforms all job functions with Memorial Care's Mission and Vision statements in mind.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience is preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and prioritize a diverse workload.
• Proficient understanding of common computer programs used in pharmacy practice and ability to type at least 30 words per minute preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Graduate of school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of California.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate preferred.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency preferred.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.