Pharmacist III

Cardinal Health•Avalon, CA

3d•$60 - $86

About The Position

Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations by being responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. This role may also consult with and advise the healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.

Requirements

Current license to practice Pharmacy in state and maintains all required CE.
Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent.
Previous Cardinal Health pharmacist experience or previous DOP/manager experience.
Training and proficiency in age specific therapies for hospital patients: Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department.
Establish and lead the hospital P&T committee, assuring (but not limited to) the following items are part of the committee meetings: current drug trends, formulary additions, formulary deletions, annual formulary approval, non-formulary drug use, drug shortages, cost control initiatives, updates to the Policy and Procedure manual, annual review of order sets and protocols, black box warning, ADR reporting, pharmacy intervention reporting, controlled substance audit reporting, automation reporting.
Participate in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
Meet or exceed all Accreditation Bodies (TJC, DNV, CMS, BOP) standards related to pharmacy.
Purchase drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
Develop and maintain information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy.
Use Econotherapeutic best practices in formulary and cost control.
Use Cardinal Health applications like DCOA, to analyze data and manage clinical initiatives.
Responsible for all drug storage areas in accordance with legal and best demonstrated practice.
Develop and oversee preparation and delivery of medication throughout the hospital.
Establish standards and training for sterile product preparation in compliance with USP 795/797/800 non-sterile and sterile preparation standards, including annual review of master formulation records.
Design, implement, maintain all pharmacy quality activities.
Design, implement, and maintain medication safety program.
Achieve acceptable scores on operations assessments/audits (PPA, Regulatory, Accreditation, BOP, etc).
Assure adequate control and documentation of controlled substances.
Has Power of Attorney to order Schedule II drugs.
Develop and perform a process for all drug recalls.
Lead departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs.
Maintains all required training and education per department requirements (e.g. HealthStream, myLearning, Continuing Education).
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control.
Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations.
Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times.
Provide in-services to staff and hospital professional staff.
Assure acquisition and renewal of all pharmacy licenses and permits and staff licenses.
Annually review licenses for staff via Board of Pharmacy website.
Direct monthly medication area inspections and have supporting documentation.
Perform special projects as requested.
Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed.
Wears hospital badge identification while on duty.
Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
Is conscientious in regard to personal hygiene.
Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
Assures confidentiality of patient records.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Assists in the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member.
Consistently strives to promote great customer service in all aspects of the job.