Closed Door Pharmacist
About The Position
Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals as needed for adequate patient care, according to professional standards and practices. 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.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
