Clinical Coordinator Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Clinical Coordinator Pharmacist will provide distributive, clinical, consultative, research, and administrative pharmaceutical services in a pediatric burn, orthopedic and rehabilitation hospital; to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The incumbent is designated as the hospital-wide specialist who has advanced training or specific training in the area of specialization.

This position is full time, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $82.89/hour - $117.02/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Practices proper aseptic technique and maintains the proper attitude and working manner while preparing parenteral solutions in the MIC.
• Accepts, verifies, and transmits written, verbal, telephone, or computer-entered prescription orders from prescribers.
• Screens all prescriptions and drug orders for appropriateness (i.e.- drug, dosage form, dose, indication, route, and incompatibilities,).
• Compounds or fills and dispenses medications in compliance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted standard of practice. When a technician or intern is involved in the process, independently calculates or evaluates the dose and checks the accuracy of contents of all ingredients (including syringes) and the final product. In the case of anti-neoplastic agents, ensures that the technician complies with preparation and disposal procedures established by the department.
• Assists in the supervision and instruction of volunteers, technicians, intern pharmacists, and colleagues.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Pharmacy and Therapeutics related committees (i.e. Assists in drug utilization reviews, target drug programs, formulary revision, quality assurance, and development of guidelines and protocols for drug use.).
• Interacts with nursing and research staffs to coordinate pharmacy involvement in research protocols.
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff as well as pharmacy staff regarding investigation drugs.

Qualifications

Required:

Pharmacy license in CA

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire

Covid Vaccination

Preferred:

5 years of pharmacy experience

2 years experience in Pediatric Critical Care, Surgical or Orthopedic