About this opportunity
Adventist Health lists this Pharmacist, Per Diem, Day Shift opportunity in clearlake, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
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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.
About Us
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.
Worksite address
clearlake, CA, 95422, US
Who can apply
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