Pharmacist, Per Diem

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to supervise and perform all aspects of medication preparation and dispensing within the hospital, ensuring accurate, timely drug distribution and maintaining professional standards.

The role requires pharmacokinetics expertise and strong written and verbal communication. A Pharm.D. with California licensure is required; hospital residency preferred. You will contribute to patient outcomes within PIH Health's nonprofit regional network.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced knowledge in pharmacokinetics and apply them in hospital settings.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with California licensure; hospital residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform all aspects of medication preparation and dispensing in the hospital.
• Serve as drug information specialist to physicians, nurses, and paramedical staff.
• Monitor patient drug therapy and outcomes, ensuring optimal care.
• Maintain department security and safeguard the hospital drug supply.
• Represent pharmacy and PIH Health with a positive, professional attitude.

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Pharmacist will supervise and perform all aspects concerning the preparation and dispensing of medications while maintaining ethical and professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medication throughout the hospital. The Clinical Pharmacist will serve as a drug information specialist by providing accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, and paramedical personnel. Pharmaceutical Care is provided by the Clinical Pharmacist through continual monitoring of patients drug therapy and accepting responsibility for their patients' outcome. The Clinical Pharmacist shall at all times maintain the security of the department and serve as guardian of the hospital drug supply. Maintain and reflect a positive and professional attitude representing the pharmacy and PIH hospital.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Must have advanced knowledge in pharmacokinetics and the ability to apply them in the hospital setting.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

Required Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must have a Pharm.D. degree.
• Must be a California registered Pharmacist.
• Must have a current BLS and ACLS Heartsaver Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Hospital pharmacy experience or Graduation from an accredited Hospital Residency Program