Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy 58

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Reviews and interprets medication orders for inpatients using computerized patient profiles to ensure the appropriateness of dosage and to determine the significance of potential drug-drug interactions. Enters orders into the computer accurately and completely. Verifies completeness of physician/nurse entered orders. Contacts and confers with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy, and drug-drug interaction. Prepares or supervises the dispensing of the appropriate amount of unit dose medications. Supervises the filling of automated dispensing machines. Maintains inventory and records on controlled substances or other forms of drugs as required by Federal and State laws. Prepares or supervises the preparation of I.V. additive using an aseptic technique in the laminar airflow hood. Prepares or supervises the admixtures of chemotherapy using aseptic and safety techniques. Coordinates workload activities with colleagues and technicians to complete routine tasks of the shift. Conducts monthly nursing unit inspections.

Other Duties: Provides drug information and in-service education as needed for the hospital staff and community as required. Maintains pharmacy inventory to ensure that drugs are readily available for patient use. Assists in precepting pharmacy interns/ technician students assigned to the area. Monitors selected patient's drug therapy to ensure effective therapy. Maintains a clean working environment. Assists manager in developing and implementing new programs and policies and procedures; actively participates in gathering accurate data for quality assurance issues, clinical pharmacy documentation, DUE, and ADR.Required Qualification License/Certification Current California Pharmacy License Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) due at time of hire EducationGraduate from an accredited pharmacy school. Proof of all required educational levels due at time of hire ExperienceExperience in a hospital pharmacy preferred. Skills Knowledge and experience in UD, I.V. additives and therapeutics Computer skills required Clinical skills preferred Competence in basic pharmaceutical calculations Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and patients. Employee must demonstrate basic computer skills ExperienceMinimum 1 YearJob Family Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations OccupationsPharmacistsDegree Required Bachelor Or Higher