Pharmacist-Pharmacy (ELCCC)

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Health in California is seeking a Pharmacist to apply specialized knowledge and skills in purchasing, storing, prescribing, assessing, preparing, dispensing and monitoring of pharmaceutical agents used in acute care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team for optimizing healthcare outcomes.

Requires California Board of Pharmacy License and ASHP residency (preferred); duties include reviewing prescriptions, advising on drug therapy, maintaining patient profiles and

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy is required.
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• Preferred: Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
• California Board of Pharmacy License is required.
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets prescription orders, ensuring correct dosages and drug interactions.
• Confers with medical staff regarding drug therapy problems and availability.
• Maintains patient profiles and ensures proper medication usage and cost effectiveness.
• Ensures compliance with formulary management and department procedures.
• Documents interactions to support pharmacoeconomic and safety outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

Pharmacy degree

ASHP residency (preferred)

California Board of Pharmacy License

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

Required: Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Preferred: Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Board of Pharmacy License
Preferred: ASHP and/or CSHP membership; Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy

Experience:

Preferred: Acute-care hospital experience as a Clinical Pharmacist or equivalent experience

Job Objective:

Applies specialized knowledge and skills in the purchasing, storing, prescribing, assessing, preparing, dispensing and monitoring of pharmaceutical agents and investigational drugs used in the treatment of acute care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team for the purpose of optimizing healthcare outcomes.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Reviews and interprets prescription orders for patients carefully checking dosages, allergies, interactions, therapeutic duplication, and appropriateness.
• Contacts and confers with medical and nursing staff members concerning problems with drug therapy, drug selection, and/or drug availability.
• Applies specialized knowledge of the physiological and pathological variables important for the delivery of drug therapy in neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development to assess and interpret data in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs.
• Prepares, dispenses, and maintains patient profiles on all medications according to departmental procedures.
• Reviews and corrects work done by ancillary personnel, including computerized order entry, IV admixture preparation, controlled substance and floor stock distribution, etc.
• Acts on behalf of the patient to assure the most cost effective medication is used or in the proper dosage to increase the probability of desirable outcome.
• Documents interactions with customers (nurses, physicians, patients, etc.) to allow pharmacy management to demonstrate benefits and identify problems associated with the provision of pharmaceutical care.
• Provides drug information and patient education to patients, RNs, MDs, and other health care professionals.
• Conforms to all policies and procedures associated with formulary management, clinical interventional monitoring services and outcome monitoring services.
• Reviews Patient’s own medication usage in the hospital per policy.
• Consistently resolves all problems and completes assigned work assignments during shift without interference to the quality of work performed.
• Consistently contributes to the maintenance of an adequate, properly dated inventory which is mandatory to proper pharmacy operation.
• Organizes work and establishes priorities in order to meet deadlines and daily responsibilities.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient records and departmental business concerns.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Proficiency in assessing the appropriateness of medication use to optimally and cost-effectively treat the condition of the patient
• Proficiency in complying with hospital P&P, State and Federal healthcare laws, including USP 797 standards
• Ability to oversee inventory management, medication preparation and dispensing, and medication administration
• Proficiency in managing medication reconciliation
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical agents, specialty pharmaceuticals, and investigational drugs used throughout the institution
• Proficiency in detecting, preventing, and reporting adverse drug events and medication errors
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
• Critical thinking and data analysis skills
• Knowledge and ability to apply age-specific principles of pharmacology
• Proficiency in educating the patient and healthcare team members on the appropriate and cost-effective use of medications
• Proficiency in ensuring the safety use of medications
• Proficiency in supervising Pharmacy Technicians
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Proficiency in interdisciplinary problem solving and interactive team building skills

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.