Under indirect supervision, monitors and/or manages the medication therapy of specific hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned. Performs other duties as required.
Essential Functions:
- Under indirect supervision, monitors and/or manages the medication therapy of specific hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned
- Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities
- Advises patients of directions for use, medication, storage requirements, importance or compliance, precautions and warning for medication therapy
- Provides medical personnel with medication information drug therapy options, and pharmacokinetic dosing advice
- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products
- Verifies accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing by pharmacy personnel
- Participates in assigned education and training programs
- Provides direction to Pharmacists Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA Registered Pharmacist License
- B.S. in Pharmacy req'd, Pharm.D. preferred
- American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) care required for existing incumbents by 12/31/2010. Current BLS card required for new hires 12/20/2009.
- Must be able to obtain an NPI# within one month in position
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for medical management plan
- Aseptic technique and preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapeutic agents
- Emergency medication/drug monitoring
- Federal and State laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services
- Extract pertinent information from patient/other sources for the patient's medical management plan
- Must have the ability to teach and be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching
- Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Operate pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment
- Read fine print
- Lift or transport 1-50 lbs
- Frequent bending/reaching/stooping
- Must be able to generate prescription labels
- MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK
- Must be able to work in Labor/Management Partnership environment
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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