Pharmacist I – Sharp Grossmont Hospital – Variable Shift – Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare•La Mesa, CA

16h

About The Position

Provides the professional, clinical, and technical knowledge, skills, and expertise required to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care in support of the mission, values, and philosophy of Pharmacy Services and Sharp HealthCare. The role includes medication-order review, medication therapy monitoring, clinical interventions, accurate medication preparation and dispensing, pharmacy operations, medication safety and regulatory compliance, communication and teamwork, and training and mentoring. The position is per diem at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, with variable shift start and end times and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

Education pursuant to California pharmacist licensure requirements.
California Pharmacist License from the California State Board of Pharmacy (required).
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (required; required within 90 days of hire).
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional certification from the American Heart Association (required; required within 90 days of hire).
Pharmaceutical knowledge and skills.
Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
Ability to learn computer and application skills applicable to the role.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
One year of completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
Computer skills, especially in word processing.

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form, and indication; monitor for potential or actual drug interactions and formulary compliance.
Counsel and educate patients about medication use, assess understanding, and participate in medication reconciliation where applicable.
Monitor medication regimens against Sharp guidelines and evidence-based practices; adjust regimens under approved protocols and in consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete daily patient profile reviews, including relevant patient characteristics, laboratory and microbiology results, medication appropriateness, interactions, allergies, therapeutic drug monitoring, and treatment progress.
Identify and document clinical interventions, provide literature-based recommendations, communicate therapeutic issues to prescribers and other clinicians, and respond to drug information requests.
Prepare and dispense medications accurately and promptly; maintain controlled-substance records and assist with narcotic inventories as required.
Use pharmacy technology and automation, including EMR systems, automated dispensing cabinets, IV workflow systems, and physician order entry.
Apply age-specific medication delivery practices and demonstrate competency in IV admixture and aseptic technique; perform chemotherapy-related duties where applicable.
Participate in medical emergency responses, investigational drug processes, and pharmacy cost and inventory management initiatives as applicable.
Oversee pharmacy operations and provide direction to pharmacist residents, pharmacist interns, pharmacy technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
Participate in medication safety monitoring, medication use evaluations, medication storage inspections, and quality improvement activities; identify, evaluate, and report safety events.
Maintain medication security and compliance with hospital policies, pharmacy standards, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Participate in assigned department, hospital, and health-system committees or projects.
Communicate professionally with customers and pharmacy colleagues, provide shift handoffs, troubleshoot workflow issues, prioritize patient-care needs, and direct daily workload as business needs require.
Attend staff meetings or review meeting communications and read and respond to work-related email on assigned workdays.
Maintain continuing education and professional development; orient and train pharmacy staff and precept residents and interns as assigned.