Pharmacist Per Diem
About The Position
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork. The Pharmacist is responsible for improving therapeutic outcomes for our patients through safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care and education. The Pharmacist maintains competency in drug therapy and disease-state management in order to provide this care and improve patient care outcomes. The Pharmacist provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care workers to improve the quality of medication prescribing and administration. The Pharmacist provides accurate medication distribution services and educates patients and caregivers to improve compliance with drug therapy as required. The Pharmacist directs the work of ancillary personnel as necessary.
Requirements
- Graduate of school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- Current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of California.
- Complies with all State and Federal Laws and Regulations.
- Must also meet the pharmacist job description in their respective pharmacy work area.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years experience is preferred.
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and prioritize a diverse workload.
- Proficient understanding of common computer programs used in pharmacy practice and ability to type at least 30 words per minute preferred.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate preferred.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reviews orders or prescriptions by authorized prescribers.
- Identifies the appropriateness of prescribed therapy relative to individual patient requirements and current departmental policies and procedures.
- Takes appropriate action to clarify or change inappropriate or incomplete medication orders or prescriptions.
- Communicates appropriately with clear and concise information to physicians, nurses and patients to improve the safety or effectiveness of a patient’s medication or IV therapy.
- Directs pharmacy staff engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrates a solid working knowledge of common drugs, indications, dosages, monitoring parameters, pharmacokinetic principles, common medical conditions, clinical diagnoses, and the cost complication of common treatment regimens.
- Answers questions and provides information to hospital staff or pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effect, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Documents any medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and interventions on behalf of patients or customers in order to meet regulatory requirements, lead to process improvements, and determine optimal use of department resources.
- Accurately enters patient, insurance, pharmaceutical, and other pertinent information into the EMR.
- Directs the daily activities of pharmacy technicians and other ancillary personnel.
- Works collaboratively with all health care team members in an appropriate and effective manner in order to optimize the productivity of the pharmacy.
- Participates in training/orientation of new staff.
- Complies with all State and Federal Laws and Regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs all job functions with Memorial Care's Mission and Vision statements in mind.
Benefits
- High quality health insurance plan options
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Career Level
Mid Level
