Inpatient Staff Pharmacist

Kern Valley Health District
Lake Isabella, CA

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Full-time
$77 - $105 an hour

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Doctor of Pharmacy

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Position Details

Job Title

Inpatient Staff Pharmacist

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Inpatient Pharmacy

Salary

$77.00 - $105.00

Job Description

Reviews and interprets medication orders. Reviews medication profiles to prevent adverse drug reactions, therapeutic duplications, dosing errors, and drug-drug interactions. Monitors therapeutic treatments and relevant lab values and parameters. Adheres to protocols and performs therapeutic interchanges. Provides drug information to medical and nursing staff. Provides support to overall patient care and safety. Supervises ancillary staff such as pharmacy technicians and/or clerks. Performs projects as assigned necessary for a functional and efficient pharmacy.

Roles & Responsibilities

Perform clinical interventions and monitors therapies.
Provides drug information to healthcare team members and counsel patients on drug therapies when necessary.
Participate in clinical programs.
Accesses patient specific data when performing medication verification. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of therapeutic drug monitoring.
Performs patient care in a manner that promotes the best outcomes for patients using patient-specific data/information to minimize potential medication errors.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in renal function calculation and dosing adjustment.
Verifies and prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician and provider orders, detecting therapeutic appropriateness.
Dispenses medication by compounding, packing, and labeling appropriately.
Organizes and directs ancillary staff workflow, verifying their work.
Verifies order entries and verifies daily charges.
Performs outdate inspection of all medication containing areas.
Comply with state and federal laws and regulations set by California Board of Pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains pharmaceutical knowledge by attending Continuing Education (CE).
Provides the best and professional service to customers (including colleagues and coworkers).
Gains proficiency with use of CPOE and Medication Dispensing Unit (PYXIS).
Attend code blue when on duty.
Gains proficiency with use of medication error reporting system.
Communicates clearly and appropriately with medical staff, nursing staff, and the public.
Documents clinical interventions and monitoring when applicable and necessary.
Maintains department goals in meeting state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T) approved pharmacy protocols.
Knows current expected daily workflow and daily duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
Current California Pharmacy License.
Minimum of one-year of pharmacy experience.
Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Additional languages prefer.
Possesses basic computer knowledge.
Proficient in using Automated Dispensing Unit, IV Laminar Flow Hood, eHR systems.
Self-directed, motivated, able to prioritize work, and capable of supervising support personnel

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