Clinical Pharmacist
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center
Salinas, CA, United StatesYesterday
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About the role
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Department:
PharmacyWorks under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or designee to assist in optimizing patient’s drug regimen. Actively reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, appropriate monitoring, and therapeutic outcomes per up to date evidence based clinical guidelines. Works collaboratively with providers and the multidisciplinary team as a knowledgeable drug therapy expert in the principles of pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and clinical treatment guidelines. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
- Performs drug regimen review to evaluate and assess the patient’s medications for related problems. This includes: identifying therapeutic duplications; review drugs and allergies: review for drug-drug, drug-nutrient, or drug-laboratory test interactions; evaluate if doses are appropriate for age, renal and liver functions; assist with patient/family education when necessary; monitor patients on clinical drug protocols; attend codes; attend rounds and patient care conferences as needed; assist with pain management as needed; provide drug in-services to nursing, pharmacy, medical staff, and other ancillary personnel as needed.
- Maintains appropriate records for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians, dentists, and other qualified prescribers.
- Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state, and federal authorities, as well as accepted standards of practice.
- Provides direct oversight of pharmacy technicians.
- Directly supervises the compounding and dispensing of sterile compounded products to be in accordance with USP 797/800 regulatory compliance.
- Identifies and reports the presence of potential adverse drug events.
- Performs dispensing and other duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or other advanced degree highly preferred. Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred.
Licensure: Current California Pharmacy License and in good standing required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association is required. Current ACLS certification per American Heart Association is required.
Experience: Experience in hospital or related healthcare setting preferred.
Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $82.38 - $99.14. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Job Specifications:
● Union: NUHW● Work Shift: Day Shift● FTE: 0.5● Scheduled Hours: 20If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!