Pharmacist, Per Diem, Day Shift

Job Requirements

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Job Summary

* Exempt: No
* Performs and is responsible for the day to day professional activities of the
Pharmacy Department including duties involving compounding, admixing sterile
products, drug consultations, dispensing, providing drug information, and
monitoring patient drug therapy. This position is represented by RCHEA. 

Standards of Behavior

Line of Responsibility and Authority

* LINE OF AUTHORITY: Pharmacist - Director of Pharmacy

Professionalism and Self-Development

Education and Qualifications

* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience in hospital pharmacy practice preferred
* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy
* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Residency training preferred
* LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current California Pharmacist License
* QUALIFICATIONS: Able to interface with hospital staff and public in a
courteous and professional manner QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrates emotional
maturity, self-awareness and consistently performs with integrity and respect
* QUALIFICATIONS: Must have tact, good judgment, and self-motivation, be detail
oriented, respect and protect the confidentiality of sensitive material

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

* ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the key responsibilities and essential functions
* CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other
confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
* EQUIPMENT USED: Cell phone
* EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment, including computer, printer,
calculator, copy machine and other office equipment
* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting,
kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and
declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions.
Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The
employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25
pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
* POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 3 for potential exposure
to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or
other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids
or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid
is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements
or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and
personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)

Job Roles

Pharmacist (AHCL)

* Conducts and accurately documents in the medical record drug protocols as
ordered by physicians including, but not limited to, TPN, Pharmacokinetic,
and Heparin. Contacts and intervenes with physicians and/or nurses regarding
questions, errors, or irregularities on orders.
* Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license,
certifications and education requirements as outlined by local
administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
* Maintains computerized patient record system to monitor medication therapy
for safety and efficacy, including but not limited to, medications, med
errors, and nursing unit inspections.
* Maintains daily records of controlled drugs as required by law.
* Monitors and intervenes on all drug regimens as indicated by quality
assurance plan, including, but not limited to, drug-drug interactions, drug
allergies, toxic/therapeutic drug levels, and appropriateness indications.
* Provides clinical drug information to meet the needs of the physicians and
nursing staff through direct contact and/or committee participation.
* Reviews inventory levels to ensure that all outdated drugs, or drugs that
have lost their potency, are removed.
* Supervises support personnel in routine performance of their duties,
including but not limited to, IV admixtures, medication dispensation and
medication compounding. Willingly performs other duties and innovations as
assigned.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.