Pharmacist

About the role

Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients including, but not limited to, oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. Additionally, ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations. May also advise physicians on medication utilization.

Review and monitor patient’s medication therapy and orders written for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status. Advise patient care team of issues with, or possible enhancements to, patient’s medication therapy and document such interventions.

Prepare, label and dispense medications for patients in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions. Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records.

Safeguard appropriate medications for patients and properly procure, prepare, store and maintain them. Supervise the process and technical personnel who assist in preparation, maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies.

Maintain liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff. Provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients including, but not limited to, oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records.
• Supervise the process and technical personnel who assist in preparation, maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies.
• Maintain liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff.
• Provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

• CA Pharmacist license;
• 1+ years of experience as a pharmacist with demonstrated competence and a high level of knowledge in clinical and distribution practices is required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Staff candidate will possess the following education, licenses/certifications, and experience:
• CA Pharmacist license;
• 1+ years of experience as a pharmacist with demonstrated competence and a high level of knowledge in clinical and distribution practices is required.

Skills

• Compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Documentation of patient medication therapy and orders.
• Advising patient care teams on medication therapy and interventions.
• Dispensing medications according to physicians' prescriptions.
• Ensuring proper storage and maintenance of medications.
• Maintaining liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff.
• Providing timely information about pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.

Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP).

Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage.

Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling.

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program.

Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program.

Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines.

Pay

$68.58 - $109.71 hourly

Schedule

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.