Inpatient Pharmacist (NAS-400056) Job in Vacaville, California US
Inpatient Pharmacist (NAS-400056)
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) card required for existing incumbents by 12/31/2010. Current BLS card required for new hires effective 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 Schedule: Sun - Sat,40 hours a week, variable shift; may include working weekends, evenings, nights, days and holidays.