Pharmacist, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a dedicated pharmacist in Ukiah, California to verify and fill medication orders while ensuring optimal patient safety. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of pharmacotherapy, a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, and a valid pharmacist license.

Key responsibilities include monitoring medication therapies, participating in clinical rounds, and managing medication utilization reports. Preferred candidates will have experience in inpatient clinical pharmacy and relevant certifications. Commitment to patient health and safety is paramount.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in the state of practice is required.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• One year's technical experience preferred, inpatient clinical pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders for compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct daily reports on medication utilization.
• Participate in pharmacy-related clinical rounds.
• Assist in medication procurement and contract management.

Skills

Medication safety monitoring

Patient communication

Clinical pharmacy

Quality assurance

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Graduate from school of pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary

Verify and fills orders for medications, monitors patient medication therapies, provide drug information, identifies and troubleshoots potential medication safety hazards, documents all interactions for medical review, and supervises and directs support personnel.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Graduate of school of pharmacy: Required
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree: Preferred
• One year's technical experience: Preferred
• Inpatient clinical pharmacy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required
• All licensures and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Pharmacist at the state level: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Processes, enters, verifies, and distributes medication orders within the institution in a timely manner and in compliance with department and hospital policies, as well as Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines. Actively ensures that medication therapy is efficacious, safe, cost effective, and achieves the best therapeutic outcomes. Assures that medication prescribing is optimal with respect to indication, dose, route, frequency, history of allergy, and does not duplicate or negatively interact with other drugs.
• Conducts and manages daily reports on medication utilization based upon daily rounds to identify, catalogue, and subsequently analyze areas in which medication improvement is needed. Consistently performs quality assurance procedures in related work areas.
• Participates in all pharmacy-related tasks and programs such as clinical rounds, unit based and/or population based medication management activities, remote order verification, and all other areas as directed/necessitated. Expedites changes needed to meet regulatory, accrediting, licensing, and government agency standards and laws.
• Participates in department cost savings. Complies with drug formulary and appropriate documentation. Collaborates with appropriate leadership and buyer to purchase, contract, and procure medications and related supplies to ensure that product and vendor selection is based upon the highest medication safety standards.
• Assists in making recommendations on process improvement or development of new pharmacy services.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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