Pharmacist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Palm Springs, CA

7d • $65 - $105

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist performs clinical, distributive, supervisory, and educational functions that support departmental operations. The role requires critical thinking and independent decision-making to provide safe, rational medication therapy, while upholding department policies and procedures and medication-management requirements established by The Joint Commission. The pharmacist works a rotating shift in a per-diem, 10-hour-shift position.

The pharmacist assesses and manages patient-specific drug therapy, identifies medication-related problems and interactions, develops and implements therapeutic plans, monitors outcomes, and documents interventions. The role also supports department operations, professional development, clinical practice standards, and the oversight and education of pharmacy technicians, students, and interns. The position maintains compliance with applicable hospital pharmacy regulations and knowledge of the hospital formulary, inventory, and drug shortages.

Requirements

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited university; a pharmacist with extensive work experience may be considered instead.
• Valid California pharmacist license, maintained as current.
• At least 6 months of experience in a hospital pharmacy or equivalent clinical practice experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire, and maintain it as current.

Nice To Haves

• For pharmacists routinely staffed in critical-care areas, one or more applicable advanced life support certifications may be required within 90 days of hire or transfer, as verified with the Pharmacy Director: American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, NRP, or S.T.A.B.L.E.; certifications must be kept current.
• Ability to work all shifts and weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of an ASHP residency program.
• Certification through the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties or equivalent.
• Collaborative practice experience using protocol-management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CPOE, Cerner, or other electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Practice pharmacy in accordance with applicable regulations and follow pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, physicians, and other care providers.
• Help coordinate department operations and take responsibility for professional development.
• Establish standards and norms for clinical practice and patient care, and evaluate opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide independent leadership and professional oversight of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy interns; contribute to research involving pharmacy students and residents.
• Follow department work standards, troubleshoot problems independently, and use the management tree when appropriate.
• Contribute to the Pharmacy Team by helping peers and coworkers improve services through comments, suggestions, and a positive attitude.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, physicians, healthcare team members, and patients when appropriate.
• Assess drug therapy in relation to patient-specific conditions, therapeutic indications, formulary alternatives, routes of administration, contraindications, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Recognize drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions.
• Clinically assess and appropriately document adverse drug reaction reports and medication errors.
• Design and implement pharmacy therapeutic plans to address identified problems.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and follow up with patients and the healthcare team.
• Document pertinent drug-related interventions in the medical record.
• Maintain compliance with hospital drug-related regulations, including USP, State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and CDPH requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of the hospital formulary, inventory, and drug shortages.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree