What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Pharmacist, Full Time, Days, Retail Pharmacy position at Adventist Health?
Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.
Job Summary:
Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to outpatient clinic patients to ensure safe and effective drug therapy, taking into consideration patient’s diagnosis, prescribed treatment, age group and other identified needs. Uses independent decision-making, clinical judgment, and in-depth knowledge of pharmacotherapy and therapeutics.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Graduate of a school of pharmacy recognized by State of California Board of Pharmacy: Required
- Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
- One years' ambulatory care residency or three years' clinical work experience: Preferred
- Two years' experience as a clinical pharmacist specializing in a regulatory area: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required
- Registered Pharmacist licensure in state of practice: Required
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists (BCPS) or equivalent, or three years' experience in ambulatory care: Preferred
- California Advanced Practice certification within one year of hire: Preferred
- Registered Pharmacist (RPH): Required
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates clinical pharmacy applications to patient care. Reviews medication utilization to establish the best therapeutic outcomes. Assures that medication prescribing is optimal with respect to indication, dose, route, frequency, history of allergy, and does not duplicate or interact with the effects of other drugs. Exercises independent judgment on complex Pharmacy cases. Provides direct patient care pursuant to collaborative agreements specific to the practice setting.
- Provides medication consults on drug therapy and drug dosages using a high level of technical skill and critical thinking ability.
- Provides consultant services to various medical staff committees and demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill regarding medications used in the care of newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Maintains controlled substance records according to established procedures. Assists and audits regulatory compliance.
- Participates in training programs for pharmacists and other ancillary hospital personnel. Mentors and trains staff as needed.
- 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.
