Inpatient Pharmacist

Company: Kaiser
Location: Glen Ellen
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Under indirect supervision, monitors and/or manages the medication therapy of specific hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned. Performs other duties as required.--Essential Functions:- Under indirect supervision, monitors and/or manages the medication therapy of specific hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned- Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities- Advises patients of directions for use, medication, storage requirements, importance or compliance, precautions and warning for medication therapy- Provides medical personnel with medication information drug therapy options, and pharmacokinetic dosing advice- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products- Verifies accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing by pharmacy personnel- Participates in assigned education and training programs- Provides direction to Pharmacists Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel- Performs other duties as requiredBasic Qualifications:- Current CA Registered Pharmacist License- B.S. in Pharmacy req'd, Pharm.D. preferred- American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) care required for existing incumbents by 12/31/2010. Current BLS card required for new hires 12/20/2009.- Must be able to obtain an NPI# within one month in position- Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for medical management plan- Aseptic technique and preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapeutic agents- Emergency medication/drug monitoring- Federal and State laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services- Extract pertinent information from patient/other sources for the patient's medical management-- plan- Must have the ability to teach and be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching- Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills- Operate pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment- Read fine print- Lift or transport 1-50 lbs- Frequent bending/reaching/stooping- Must be able to generate prescription labels- MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK- Must be able to work in Labor/Management Partnership environmentJob Schedule: Job Category: Pharmacy

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