Per Diem Pharmacist

Job Description

Position Summary:

• Assists with the supervision of all stages of medication accountability.
• Responsible for the evaluation and direction of patient pharmacotherapy.
• Serves as a clinical/expert resource to members of the medical and allied health staffs.
• Assists with Pharmacy Services operations for the District.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Provision of Pharmaceutical Care
• Leadership of Pharmacy Personnel
• Management of the Pharmacy
• Maintain currency in professional areas
• Take part in performance improvement initiatives
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Administers, directs and coordinates the pharmaceutical care (clinical pharmacy) needs of patients, physicians and staff in the acute hospital.
• Assists with operational issues related to department function, including logistical (ordering and receipt of pharmaceutical products from distributors, storage, etc.) and clinical (evaluation of prescriber orders, preparation, delivery and administration) aspects.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Provides consultation services for the Comprehensive Care Center.
• Provides training and guidance to subordinate personnel.
• Provides training and in-services for members of nursing, medical and allied health staffs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Provide pharmaceutical care.
• Provide leadership to other department personnel.
• The ability to supervise.
• The ability to give and take direction.
• The ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• The ability to stand and ambulate over prolonged periods.
• The ability to read fine print on packages/package inserts.
• Manual dexterity to prepare IV admixtures, unit dose packaging.
• The ability to lift medium loads frequently.
• Functional computer literacy – MS Office and web-based applications.
• The ability to type at a reasonable speed.
• The ability to carry out discretionary tasks with minimal supervision.
• A functional grasp of basic mathematical and advanced arithmetic and algebraic principles.
• The ability to use a step ladder to reach stored objects.
• The ability to work as a member of a team.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.

Preferred Skills

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy (or BSPharm with appropriate experience) with current California license.
• Experience: Acute care pharmacy experience, or equivalent, appropriate to training with demonstrated clinical competence.
• Certification: None required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of medication selection, administration and delivery for patients of all ages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy.
• Exercise good judgement.
• Demonstrate initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with computer applications.