Pharmacist - Per Diem, Variable (Hollywood)

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals seeks a Pharmacist to manage day-to-day drug distribution, order entry, and therapy monitoring, while providing drug information to staff and patients. The role includes code blue participation, narcotic control, and supervision of technicians.

The ideal candidate has CA Pharmacist licensure, 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience or residency, and strong English communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Two (2) years' experience in clinical pharmacy or a residency program.
• Licensed by the CA State Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reads, interprets and verifies physician orders; assesses medication orders for appropriateness and distributes drugs to patients.
• Accurately compounds and dispenses extemporaneous preparations and controlled substances.
• Prepares parenteral products using aseptic technique and applies age-related pharmacokinetics dosing.
• Collaborates with nursing to evaluate therapy outcomes and participates in Code Blue activities.
• Participates in training/education of staff and clinical rounds to promote patient care.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Pharmacy degree

Pharm.D. and residency

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacist performs the day to day responsibilities of drug distribution, drug order entry, processing and verification. Performs therapeutic intervention as needed, drug information and consultation to other professional staff and patients, the maintenance of patient profiles, attendance at cardio-pulmonary emergencies, drug therapy monitoring, and drug compounding. Performs and supervises medication order entry, unit dose cassette filling, preparation of all sterile medications, narcotic dispensing and accounting, and participates in all code blues. The Pharmacist is also responsible for directing technicians and performing inventory control, as assigned by the supervisor/director.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Two (2) years' experience in clinical pharmacy or a residency program
• Licensed by the CA State Board of Pharmacy
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Strong time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharm.D. and post-doctoral residency

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - None
• Driving - None

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Reads, interprets and verifies physician orders. Assesses medication orders initially and on an ongoing basis for appropriateness. Prepares and distributes drugs to patients and ensures optimal formulary compliance.
• Accurately compounds and dispenses extemporaneous preparations and controlled substances. Appropriately prepares parenteral products using aseptic technique. Implements appropriate age-related therapy, pharmacokinetics dosing, and performs and documents drug therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with other team members in providing correct drug and dosage form of delivery for age group and collaborates with nursing to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy considering the age of patient. Participates as an active member of the Code Blue Team.
• Performs the day to day responsibilities of drug distribution, drug order entry, processing and verification. Accurately compounds and dispenses extemporaneous preparations and controlled substances. Appropriately prepares parenteral products using aseptic technique. Implements appropriate age related pharmaceutical therapy and performs and documents drug therapy interventions.
• Actively participates in the training/education of new and existing staff. Serves as an effective participant on clinical rounds and participates in meetings and programs, as needed/assigned, to promote patient care and provide understanding and optimal drug therapy.

Base Rate: Min - $78.44 | Max - $78.44

Job Listing ID:1863879