Pharmacist 10 Hr. 8390 #13310

Oroville Hospital•Oroville, CA

48d•$59 - $79

About The Position

The Pharmacist works closely with medical and nursing staff to ensure that patients receive the best treatment, advising on the selection, dose and administration route. The Pharmacist provides help and advice to patients in all aspects of their medications. The Pharmacist may provide supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Clerks and Pharmacy Interns.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
Current Pharmacist License in the state of California
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of California
Must exercise sound professional judgment and use initiative consistent with knowledge of clinical drug use and the patient
Requires ability to work under general direction
Requires a very high degree of accuracy
Requires the safety of patients of all ages and department being supervised
Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and comply with laws, regulations, and polices governing pharmacy operations

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews prescription orders to ensure that there are no errors and that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient
Provides advice on the dosage of medications and the most appropriate form of the medications
Provides clinical drug information to medical staff, nursing staff, and students
May participate in the decision making process of drug selection
Maintains patient record system to monitor a patient's drug therapy for safety and efficiency
Compounds prescriptions/intravenous drug mixtures
Dispenses prescriptions using industry standard pharmaceutical technique
May participate in ward rounds, taking patient drug histories and involvement in decision making on appropriate treatments
Consults with other medical staff on problems patients may experience when taking their medications
Responsible for control of drug inventory, supplies and floor stock
Responsible for ensuring medication is stored appropriately and securely
Prepares and quality checks IV sterile compound preparations
Responsible for correct preparation of patient charge document
May be a member of the cardiac resuscitation team
Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Clerks and Interns
Participates in teaching of pharmacy students where applicable
May prepare and present clinical conference to nurses on drugs in use
Participates in professional association activities and maintains professional association memberships
Responsible for following department policies and procedures
May assist in development of policies, procedures and guidelines
Performs other related duties as required