Staff Pharmacist, Full Time, Day Shift
Apply NowCompany: Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Location: Templeton, CA 93465
Description:
LOCATION SUMMARY:
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Dispenses all medications to patients including inpatient unit doses, intravenous admixtures, hyperalimentation, chemotherapy, and outpatient prescriptions to assure patients get appropriate drugs in a timely manner. Oversees the filling of all stock requisitions to assure appropriate handling. Provides clinical pharmacy service including drug information, Drug Usage Evaluation data collection, pharmacokinetic dosing, IV to P.O. conversion, nutritional support consultations, and adverse drug reaction monitoring to provide patients with appropriate clinical pharmacy service on a daily basis. Records data and controls all pharmacy records to assure appropriate information is available for reporting purposes through QRS. Completes assigned "Nursing Unit Audits", and all drug storage and usage areas to assure that medications are properly stored and handled throughout the hospital. Accepts any special studies or projects assigned by the Director to assist interdepartmental efficiency. Functions independently and as a team member.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Must have a Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy. Must have a minimum of two years previous hospital pharmacy experience or completion of an accredited Residency program. Computer literate in Excel, WordPerfect and Word software is a must. Demonstrate familiarity with unit dose, IV Admixture, computer applications, and Clinical Pharmacy Practice.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid California State Board of Pharmacy License that is in good standing.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to speak, and write English fluently. Should be familiar with Joint Commission requirements and standards. Organizational, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills are essential. Ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment. Interpret and understand written prescriptions, formulas and other pharmaceutical information. Able to supervise staff as indicated by the Director. Prepares, compounds, dispenses medications as ordered. Knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacology and medical ethics, pharmacy management, medical administrative procedures, quality assurance, and documentation management.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
10 Hour Work Schedule, 0600-2100
40 Hours Weekly
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Dispenses all medications to patients including inpatient unit doses, intravenous admixtures, hyperalimentation, chemotherapy, and outpatient prescriptions to assure patients get appropriate drugs in a timely manner. Oversees the filling of all stock requisitions to assure appropriate handling. Provides clinical pharmacy service including drug information, Drug Usage Evaluation data collection, pharmacokinetic dosing, IV to P.O. conversion, nutritional support consultations, and adverse drug reaction monitoring to provide patients with appropriate clinical pharmacy service on a daily basis. Records data and controls all pharmacy records to assure appropriate information is available for reporting purposes through QRS. Completes assigned "Nursing Unit Audits", and all drug storage and usage areas to assure that medications are properly stored and handled throughout the hospital. Accepts any special studies or projects assigned by the Director to assist interdepartmental efficiency. Functions independently and as a team member.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Must have a Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy. Must have a minimum of two years previous hospital pharmacy experience or completion of an accredited Residency program. Computer literate in Excel, WordPerfect and Word software is a must. Demonstrate familiarity with unit dose, IV Admixture, computer applications, and Clinical Pharmacy Practice.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid California State Board of Pharmacy License that is in good standing.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to speak, and write English fluently. Should be familiar with Joint Commission requirements and standards. Organizational, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills are essential. Ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment. Interpret and understand written prescriptions, formulas and other pharmaceutical information. Able to supervise staff as indicated by the Director. Prepares, compounds, dispenses medications as ordered. Knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacology and medical ethics, pharmacy management, medical administrative procedures, quality assurance, and documentation management.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
10 Hour Work Schedule, 0600-2100
40 Hours Weekly