Staff Pharmacist, Pharmacy, Full-Time, Variable Shifts (Limited, 6-Month Term)

Staff Pharmacist

About MarinHealth: Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company: Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range: $98.00 - $120.61

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Description Summary: This position is designated as a limited-term assignment for a duration of six months. The Staff Pharmacist contributes to therapeutic decision-making by participating in patient care, particularly pharmaceutical care, providing drug information, formal and informal presentations and consultations on medication use in the hospital. He/she assures the accurate and efficient distribution of drugs and oversees the usage of pharmaceuticals within the facility. He/she also promotes rational, cost-effective use of drugs within the facility while assuring the quality of pharmaceutical care and optimal clinical outcomes. In addition, the staff pharmacist provides authoritative drug information to other health care professionals, patients and the public.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions: This position is designated as a limited-term assignment for a duration of six months.

Education: Requires level of education necessary for licensure as a pharmacist by the California Board of Pharmacy. Prefer graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy. Prefer Pharm.D. degree and/or completion of an ASHP accredited residency program or equivalent.

Experience: Two years experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy preferred.

Licensure and Certifications: Registered Pharmacist Required at hire

Prerequisite Skills: Current knowledge of drugs, their composition, actions, uses, toxic effect, dosage, availability and distribution. Ability to prepare sterile solutions. Familiarity with Federal and State laws regulating the profession of pharmacy and handling of drugs. Superior ability to work tactfully with patients, public, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team, and skillfully supervise daily workflow and personnel. Ability to demonstrate initiative, and problem identification and solving skills. Excellent written and verbal skills for teaching, presentations and persuasion. Demonstrated organizational skills. Knowledge of pathophysiology and disease states required to evaluate complex therapeutic issues and to monitor and advise on drug therapy.

Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources.

C.A.R.E.S. Standards: MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations: To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation: The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth's compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.