Clinical Pharmacist I - Per Diem - Inpatient Pharmacy - Overnight shift

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) has a Clinical Pharmacist I - Per Diem opportunity with the Inpatient Pharmacy division of the main medical center, located in Moreno Valley, CA.

About the role

The Clinical Pharmacist I – Per Diem oversees pharmacy workflow to ensure accurate, timely, and safe dispensing and distribution of medications. Incumbents monitor drug therapy, adjust doses based on individual patient parameters, interface with medical staff on issues related to drug therapy, and promote the cost-effective and appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals.

Ideal candidates will have previous inpatient pharmacy experience (not required), clinical knowledge of medications used in the inpatient pharmacy setting, and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Function as a dispensing pharmacist in the Outpatient and/or Inpatient setting; provide answers to both distributive and clinical questions; compound prescriptions and special orders as needed; perform pharmacokinetic analysis of selected medications with narrow therapeutic ranges.
• Check in/out controlled substances correctly and maintain accurate documentation; review medication utilization of patients and monitor drug therapy when prescribed; review and check orders from clinics and other outside entities.
• Maintain controlled substance accountability: participate in the receipt, dispensing, and distribution of controlled substances; ensure inventories are accurate; may practice in other non-distribution roles such as ambulatory and/or the inpatient units based on training, experience, and need.
• Work with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care; provide medication consultation to other healthcare providers and patients.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures; prepare and conduct formal and informal presentations to healthcare providers; participate in training programs for other healthcare providers and performance improvement activities as required.
• Participate and maintain quality assurance records and assist in the maintenance of inventory.
• Work with members of the medical center to ensure a cooperative work environment and work on supervisory projects pertinent to the pharmacy area.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, 6:00 pm – 6:30 am, 7 nights on/7 nights off.
• Weekends and holidays may be required for coverage.

Requirements

Option I

• Education: Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D.).
• Experience: One year of pharmacy residency preferred.

Option II

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
• Experience: Three years of professional-level experience as a pharmacist in a hospital or healthcare facility.

All Options

• Knowledge of: Federal, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, and DHS laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to patient care and dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons; good customer (physicians, nurses, and patient) service; professional standards and practices.
• Ability to: Provide quality pharmaceutical care; communicate clearly and effectively; work cooperatively with other staff and healthcare providers; organize and manage routine and new responsibilities; retrieve and process patient and medication information; properly supervise and direct the work of supportive pharmacy personnel.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licentiate in Pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy and fulfillment of the continuing education requirements.
• Possession of a current and maintained Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Preferred: Specialty board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in any specialty and/or Advanced Practice Pharmacist licensure issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

About the team

Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson: alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562.