Sr. Pharmacist (Per Diem, Variable Shift)
About The Position
The Sr. Pharmacist organizes and supervises In-Patient Pharmacy Services in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards, and state and federal laws. The role supervises staff pharmacists, pharmacist interns, pharmacy technicians, and clerks, and works closely with nursing and medical staff as a resource on pharmaceutical information. The position also runs programs with moderate budget or impact. The pharmacist performs inpatient pharmacy duties, including evaluating, processing, distributing, and dispensing physician orders, and coordinating IV admixture practices and policies. The role supports pharmacy operations, personnel supervision and coaching, quality assurance, accreditation readiness, quality improvement, and annual budget development. The Sr. Pharmacist also uses and troubleshoots pharmacy equipment and software, reviews policy and procedure materials, and provides medication information to physicians and staff.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of pharmacy.
- Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
- All licensures and certifications required to fulfill the duties of a pharmacist at the state level.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Two years of technical experience.
- Two years of hospital pharmacy experience.
- Leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform inpatient pharmacist duties in compliance with California law and pharmacy practice standards.
- Evaluate, process, distribute, and dispense physician orders, including unit-dose and IV admixture services.
- Coordinate, manage, review, and update IV admixture practices and policies for best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Implement drug-shortage management strategies with the pharmacy purchasing coordinator.
- Plan, supervise, coordinate, and support the successful execution of pharmacy operations as directed.
- Use and troubleshoot pharmacy equipment and software.
- Review and revise the Policy and Procedure manual.
- Supervise the work performance of staff pharmacists, pharmacist interns, pharmacy technicians, and clerks.
- Provide pharmaceutical information to nursing, medical, and other staff, including information on new drugs, warnings, availability, incompatibilities, and contraindications.
- Select, orient, supervise, instruct, and coach departmental personnel as directed, and complete annual performance reviews as needed.
- Assist with quality assurance monitoring, data collection, and accreditation preparedness.
- Assist in developing the annual department budget and initiate and implement departmental quality improvement.
- Observe compounding-area restrictions for individuals with specified conditions or prohibited cosmetic, nail polish, or artificial nail use.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
