Pharmacist Per Diem

Kindred Healthcare•Baldwin Park, CA

5d•$60 - $76

About The Position

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy to compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies according to standard procedures and applicable legal, ethical, and professional standards. The role interprets medication orders, supports clinical, quality management, and education programs, participates in hospital performance improvement, and advises Administration, Medical Staff, and hospital staff on quality, regulatory, and risk issues. The Pharmacist supports and consults with clinical and Medical Staff, assists the Director in coordinating and implementing Pharmacy activities, and supervises technical support staff. The role provides care-related support for adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharmacist degree.
Current state license in good standing.
BCLS certification.
At least three months of pharmacy experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA, and state guidelines.
Basic understanding of computer use for processing prescription orders and minimum word-processing skills.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to organize meetings and inspections.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating teams.
Experience writing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain and disseminate drug information through in-service education and consultation with patients, hospital personnel, and Medical Staff.
Assist Pharmacists and Technicians with routine duties, direct Pharmacy personnel activities, and provide professional and technical guidance.
Provide therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals using professional judgment.
Enter at least 40 orders per four-hour shift and generate required reports, including Pick I.V. and production reports; perform backup procedures correctly.
Assist Technicians with technical tasks, maintain aseptic technique, recycle products appropriately, and check technician-prepared products before release.
Ensure Technician maintenance of I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood-cleaning logs.
Fill medication orders accurately, verify support staff accuracy before release, prepare unit-of-use doses when possible, and prioritize STAT, Now, Waiting, and fill-on-arrival orders.
Review patient profiles to ensure safe and appropriate drug therapy, including assessment for duplication, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness for patient height, weight, age, renal function, and disease state.
Provide pharmacokinetics dosing services, interpret drug levels, adjust doses, write progress notes per protocol, and date, time, and initial vials for reuse.
Calculate fluid, electrolyte, and calorie needs; monitor formulation appropriateness; and clarify controversial orders with physicians.
Stay current on new drugs, add additives in the proper sequence, maintain accurate syringe and vial counts, label containers accurately, and complete packaging.
Maintain Pharmacy and controlled-substance security, inform staff of pending problems, and keep the Director informed of workload status.