Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Shift: Part Time

Job type: Rotate

Hours: Weekdays 8HR Shifts between 7am-5pm and Weekends 10 HR Shifts between 7am- 6pm

Provides services to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals and compound medications, according to professional standards and practices.

Responsibilities

1. Compounds, labels and packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
2. Consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
3. Ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis.
4. Monitors for contraindications, incompatibilities, allergies, and dosage errors.
5. Performs both clinical and dispensing activities safely and correctly.
6. Educates on use of various medications including dosage, side effects and compositions when necessary or requested.
7. Supervises ancillary personnel, requires understanding of all requirements of technicians.
8. Conducts Drug Utilization Reviews and prepares Drug Review criteria for medical staff review and approval.
9. Monitors drug therapy as assigned by medical staff; suggests alternate drug therapy when appropriate.
10. Participates in QA review; regularly documents inspection of all medication.
11. Prepares clear and concise clinical in-services for use by nurses, medical staff or pharmacy.
12. Dispenses medications and controls medication administration and drug distribution in patient care areas and the pharmacy.
13. Acts as liaison with nursing and medical staff concerning prescriptions, orders drugs, and pharmaceutical detail, adverse drug reactions, patient reactions, errors and complaints.
14. Ensures delivery of quality pharmacy services for inpatients, outpatient, and employees. Provides patient education or counseling when necessary or requested.
15. Checks stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder outdated stock and ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements.

Qualifications

Physical demands: Frequent prolonged standing/walking, Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs), Lifts supplies/equipment

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience: Bachelor's Degree, Completion of internship, Completion of 5 year program from accredited school of pharmacy, CA License and Registration as required

About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Job Info

• Job Identification View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Job Category Ancillary
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree (16 years)
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Rotating
• Locations Hdmc Holdings, LLC DBA Hi-Desert Medical Center (On-site)
• Assignment Category Part Time 1
• Pay Range $72.00 - $115.21 hourly Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience

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