Clinical Pharmacist II - NBMC (Per Diem, Variable)
About The Position
At Northbay Health, the Clinical Pharmacist II provides clinical judgment, professional knowledge, and distribution skills in the Pharmacy Department to ensure patients receive pharmaceutical care consistent with the goals of the Department and Organization. The role reviews drug orders, patient profiles, and medical records; evaluates drug therapy; and selects, compounds, prepares, and dispenses medications in accordance with departmental procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The pharmacist also oversees and directs shift and departmental workflow performed by technicians and interns, provides drug information and consultation to medical and nursing staff, patients, and other hospital personnel, and documents clinical interventions and formulary compliance in the Electronic Health Record. The position involves various shifts and is per diem. It includes standing for up to 80% of a shift, lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
- Evidence of required continuing education.
- California Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist licensure.
- One year of hospital-based experience in unit-dose distribution and IV additives and/or hospital residency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills related to drug information and therapeutics.
- Ability to apply professional knowledge and judgment in providing pharmaceutical care to geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
- Ability to stand for up to 80% of a shift and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Responsibilities
- Review drug orders, patient profiles, and medical records to evaluate the appropriateness of drug therapy.
- Select, compound, prepare, and dispense drugs in accordance with departmental procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversee and direct shift workflow and departmental workflow performed by technicians and interns.
- Consult with medical staff, nursing staff, patients, and other hospital personnel regarding drug therapy and provide drug information resources.
- Maintain patient profiles and ensure their accuracy and completeness according to departmental procedures.
- Routinely compare pharmacy profiles with nursing medication administration records (MARs).
- Document clinical interventions and formulary compliance or noncompliance with medical staff in the Electronic Health Record.
- Identify and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Under approved medical staff protocols, initiate or adjust drug dosages, intervals, routes of administration, or laboratory tests when needed.
- Assist with assigned projects and collection of Quality Improvement data.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures and demonstrate expected attendance and punctuality.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
