Clinical Pharmacist II - NBMC (Per Diem, Variable)

NorthBay Health • Fairfield, CA

1d • $99 - $121 • Onsite

About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the Clinical Pharmacist II provides clinical judgment, professional knowledge, and medication distribution skills in the Pharmacy Department to ensure patients receive pharmaceutical care consistent with departmental and organizational goals. The role reviews and evaluates drug therapy, dispenses medications, directs workflow, advises healthcare staff and patients, maintains patient records, and supports medication safety and quality improvement.

The position serves patients across geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal age groups. It is per diem with various shifts. Physical demands include standing for up to 80% of a shift, lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, and 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 to pharmaceutical care for geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and demonstrate the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

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 about drug therapy, and serve as a drug information resource.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy and completeness of patient profiles 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 established 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Life, disability, and long-term care coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Education reimbursement for eligible roles.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness programs.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level