What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist, Charge, Hanford Douty Clinic position at Adventist Health?
Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.
Job Summary:
Supervises the day-to-day distributional and clinical operations of the pharmacy and its staff. Coordinates with the Pharmacy Manager or Director the supervision of staff and processes involved in and related to the purchasing, compounding, dispensing, clinical monitoring and distribution of all medications. Coordinates with Clinical Pharmacist to implement clinical measures. Monitors service quality and productivity.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Graduate of school of pharmacy: Required
- Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
- Two years' technical experience: Preferred
- Two year's experience as a clinical pharmacist specializing in a regulatory area: Preferred
- One year's hospital pharmacy experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required
- All licensures and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Pharmacist at the state level: Required
- Registered Pharmacist (RPH): Required
Essential Functions:
- Performs all functions and duties of an Inpatient Pharmacist in compliance with California Law and Pharmacy Practice Standards. Evaluates, processes, distributes and dispenses physicians orders, including unit dose and IV admixture services. Evaluates, processes, distributes and dispenses physicians orders, including unit dose and IV admixture services.
- Supervises clinical staff and serves as a liaison between the pharmacist staff and administrative staff regarding performance and compliance with clinical protocols. Coordinates staff schedules, new employee orientation, and assists the Manager or Director in the annual evaluation of staff. Supervises and trains assigned technical personnel and assumes responsibility for technical support activities within the pharmacy department.
- Assists nursing staff in medication-related issues. Provides recommendations to physician for cost-effective use of medication. Provides in-service or educational seminars as needed to other health professionals for safe and effective use of medications.
- Maintains proper keeping and preserving of records on acquisition and disposition of prescription medications and controlled substances, and also those related to third party plans. Monitors Medication errors, and coordinates their prevention and investigation. Responsible for Safety and hazardous substance control and overall compliance with laws and regulations, both state and federal, pertaining to the practice of pharmacy.
- Individuals experiencing exposed rashes, sunburn, weeping sores, conjunctivitis, active respiratory infections or other communicable disease, or those wearing cosmetics, nail polish, or artificial nails shall be excluded from the ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 7 compounding areas until their conditions are remedied.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
