Closed Door Pharmacist (Per Diem)

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals as needed for adequate patient care, according to professional standards and practices. This role involves clinically evaluating patient status and drug therapy, screening drug orders and medication prescribing practices for all patient populations. The pharmacist advises physicians on drug selection, dosing, monitoring, and prevention of adverse drug events and interactions. They are responsible for preparing reports and documentation, supervising support staff, and ensuring the accurate compounding and dispensing of medications. The position also includes participation in medication utilization evaluations, performance improvement programs, staff and student training, and promoting cost-effective pharmacotherapy. Additional duties include adhering to departmental policies, enhancing professional growth, attending meetings, and providing pharmacy services with courtesy and efficiency.

Requirements

Pharm.D. from accredited School of Pharmacy or equivalent B.S. in Pharmacy.
CA Pharmacist License
2 years as a Licensed Registered Pharmacist
Good oral and written communication.
Detail Oriented
Good clinical knowledge.
Base familiarity with the Medi-Cal program.
Superb organizational ability and exceptionally analytical.
Personal Computer, and pharmacy software.
Constant standing, walking and lifting supplies and equipment.
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.

Responsibilities

Clinically evaluates patient status and drug therapy, including close screening of individual drug orders and general medication prescribing practices for all patient populations.
Advises physicians on drug selection, dosing, monitoring and prevention of adverse drug events and interactions.
Prepares reports and written documentation as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
Supervises support staff and is accountable for compounding and dispensing all medications in accordance with recognized standards of practice, legal requirements and pharmacy department policies and procedures.
Participates in medication utilization evaluations and performance improvement programs.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and student training programs.
Promotes cost effective pharmacotherapy including follow-up on formulary compliance issues.
Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
Attends meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Provide pharmacy services with courtesy, efficiency and cooperation.