Pharmacist I (Per Diem, Weekends)

Sonoma Valley Hospital•Sonoma, CA

2d•$84 - $115

About The Position

Provides pharmaceutical care services to ensure medication therapies are safe and effective for hospital patients. This includes evaluating and processing medication orders, ensuring the correct medications are dispensed and available, and consulting with patients and clinical and medical staff. Shifts vary and may include weekend and on-call availability.

Requirements

BS or PharmD degree from an institution recognized by the California Board of Pharmacy.
Minimum of 1–4 years of hospital pharmacy experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registered Pharmacist in good standing in the State of California.
Sound professional judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort with, or ability to rapidly learn, various computer software.
Ability to supervise others.
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage workloads flexibly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Supervise pharmacy technicians and daily dispensing activities.
Oversee medication packaging and distribution.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations governing pharmacy practice.
Manage patient medication orders and medication dosing protocols.
Monitor laboratory results and medication regimens in relation to medication protocols and patient-specific dosing.
Perform antimicrobial stewardship monitoring and interventions as required.
Document daily quality assurance measures.
Obtain patients’ home medication lists, provide discharge medication counseling, and provide patient education as assigned.
Provide medication consultations and education to clinical and medical staff as requested or assigned.
Train or precept pharmacy students, new pharmacists, new pharmacy technicians, or other staff as needed.
Receive medication and controlled-substance deliveries from wholesalers and vendors.