Clinical Pharmacist 1, Acute care
About The Position
Community Medical Centers has been providing central California with the highest level of care available in the region. Community Regional Medical Center measures up with top hospitals nationally and is the 3rd largest in California! With 685 beds, we are home to the only comprehensive Burn and Level I Trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. The 56,000 square-foot emergency department is one of the largest and busiest in California! We have an 84-bed Level III NICU and plan to significantly expand pediatric specialty care. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients. W're affiliated with UCSF as a teaching facility; trained 3,000 Medical Doctor's to date plus continuous invests in research and training grants.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
- Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
- RPH - Registered Pharmacist with valid State of California Pharmacist License required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of general hospital pharmacy practice and basic clinical pharmacy practice.
- Knowledge of medication safety principles and pharmacy operations.
- Ability to accurately interpret and evaluate medication orders.
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, and pharmacy staff.
- Ability to prioritize work and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of routine medication orders and prescriptions, including allergies, interactions, compatibility, dosing, and other safety considerations.
- Verify the accuracy of medications compounded and/or dispensed from pharmacy services, including carts, trays, kits, and other medication distribution systems.
- Accurately verify sterile and non-sterile compounds, as applicable to assigned work area.
- Provide drug information and basic consultative support to physicians, nurses, and other disciplines.
- Perform patient-oriented clinical pharmacy services, including medication-related assessments, dose calculations, and recommendations for therapy optimization within established guidelines and protocols.
- Perform protocol-based interventions, such as IV-to-PO conversions, as applicable.
- Direct pharmacy technicians and support staff in completing work according to current priorities and workflow demands.
- Document pharmacist interventions and report medication errors and near misses in accordance with department standards.
- Serve as a resource to new employees, pharmacy students, and residents as assigned.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
