What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Pharmacist (Outpatient) - Per Diem - Howard Memorial position at Adventist Health?
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.
Job Summary:
Provides pharmaceutical care to patients served by the community pharmacies. Compounds, prepares, mixes, manufactures and dispenses medicines and preparations. Responsible in all areas of pharmaceutical practice to provide medication information to the medical staff, hospital staff, patients, and community. Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Graduate of school of pharmacy: Required
- Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
- One year's technical experience: Preferred
- One year's retail 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
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Prepares and/or supervises the preparation and dispensing of medication orders/prescriptions. Orders and maintains medication supplies. Interprets and transcribes prescriptions and obtains immediate clarification when necessary.
- Supervises support staff in the transcription and preparation of prescription medications. Assists in training by reviewing work and by answering questions.
- Monitors and reviews patients' drug regimens/profile for possible drug interactions, incompatibilities, allergies, etc. Contacts the prescriber as necessary to clarify/rectify identified problems. Maintains knowledge of over-the-counter products and provide appropriate consultation to patients.
- Maintains records required to meet third-party payers, laws and regulations.
- Assists with quality assurance monitoring, data collection and continual accreditation preparedness. 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.
