Pharmacist - Inpatient Rehab - Per Diem

Select Medical • Los Angeles, CA

123d • $90

About The Position

The Pharmacist will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services provided by the hospital, including drug distribution systems, central operations, and IV admixture. This position is under the general supervision of the Director.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Pharmacist required

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in hospital pharmacy preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs all dispensing related functions including entering medication orders into the computer generated patient profile, preparing, labeling, and dispensing individual medications in accordance with doctor's prescriptions.
• Compounds oral and injectable pharmaceutical preparations using proper aseptic technique.
• Fills and checks medication cassettes to ensure accuracy prior to delivery to the patient care unit.
• Prepares weekend and day pass medications for patients on leave from the hospital.
• Contacts and confers with physicians regarding any questions or irregularities regarding medication orders.
• Documents all recommendations and corrective actions taken in a clinical intervention report.
• Performs antibiotic stewardship activities by reviewing pertinent culture and sensitivity information as well as laboratory data and makes therapeutic recommendations based upon these findings.
• Participates in clinical activities including attending Team Conferences, participating in patient related rounds, conducting medication management teaching, mentoring pharmacy students during their rotations, processing drug information inquiries, and consulting patients and family members on discharge medications.
• Keeps informed on developments and trends inside and outside the organization which relate to assigned functions.
• Serves as a resource to other departments for information needed.
• Participates in and contributes to outside professional activities or other projects.
• Consults with physician and nursing staff concerning availability, form, side effects and incompatibilities of currently available drugs.
• Maintains drug literature source to be at disposal of medical and other professional staff.

Benefits

• Working with a collaborative clinical team
• Impact on patient care and their quality of life
• Work-life balance
• Ability to grow and learn
• Opportunity to gain hospital pharmacy experience
• Great orientation and training program
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement/relocation opportunities
• Full-benefits package for FT including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees