Staff Pharmacist II-Inpatient Pharmacy - Irvine-FT Variable Shift

University of California System • Irvine, CA

171d

About The Position

Pharmacists perform the day-to-day responsibilities of drug distribution, computer drug and IV order processing. Perform therapeutic intervention as needed, drug information and consultation to other professional staff and patients, the maintenance of patient profiles, attendance at cardio-pulmonary emergencies, drug therapy monitoring, and drug compounding. The position is required to rotate through the pharmacy on-call schedule in area of responsibility. The Staff Pharmacist is also responsible for directing technicians, performing inventory control, and actively precepting pharmacy residents, students, technicians or interns as assigned by the supervisor. This position is a Direct Care Provider as defined in Pharmacy Policy. In this role, knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations is required.

Requirements

• One year of clinical experience as a licensed pharmacist or completion of PGY1 by time of hire.
• Current knowledge of drug references, Joint Commission requirements, and other regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts.
• Expertise needed in the area of practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current BLS or ACLS upon hire.
• CA Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Ability to perform job duties independently and in compliance with requirements of licensure.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient's medical management plan.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY-2, Board Certification, or Advanced Practice Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution and computer drug and IV order processing.
• Provide therapeutic intervention as needed.
• Offer drug information and consultation to professional staff and patients.
• Maintain patient profiles.
• Attend cardio-pulmonary emergencies.
• Monitor drug therapy.
• Compound drugs.
• Rotate through the pharmacy on-call schedule.
• Direct technicians and perform inventory control.
• Precept pharmacy residents, students, technicians, or interns.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree