Pharmacist - Full Time - Howard Memorial

Adventist Health

  • Willits, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Job Description:Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Willits is home to excellent trails and nature areas for hikers, campers and bicyclists. Whether it is the climate, moderate cost of living or just the small-town atmosphere, it is a place where everyone receives a warm welcome and treated like family.Job Summary:Supervises the day-to-day distributional and clinical operations of the pharmacy and its staff. Coordinates with the Pharmacy Manager or Director the supervision of staff and processes involved in and related to the purchasing, compounding, dispensing, clinical monitoring and distribution of all medications. Coordinates with Clinical Pharmacist to implement clinical measures. Monitors service quality and productivity.Job Requirements:Education and Work Experience:
  • Graduate of school of pharmacy: Required
  • Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
  • Two years' technical experience: Preferred
  • Two year's experience as a clinical pharmacist specializing in a regulatory area: Preferred
  • One year's hospital pharmacy experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required
  • All licensures and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Pharmacist at the state level: Required
  • Registered Pharmacist (RPH): Required
Essential Functions:
  • Performs all functions and duties of an Inpatient Pharmacist in compliance with California Law and Pharmacy Practice Standards. Evaluates, processes, distributes and dispenses physicians orders, including unit dose and IV admixture services. Evaluates, processes, distributes and dispenses physicians orders, including unit dose and IV admixture services.
  • Supervises clinical staff and serves as a liaison between the pharmacist staff and administrative staff regarding performance and compliance with clinical protocols. Coordinates staff schedules, new employee orientation, and assists the Manager or Director in the annual evaluation of staff. Supervises and trains assigned technical personnel and assumes responsibility for technical support activities within the pharmacy department.
  • Assists nursing staff in medication-related issues. Provides recommendations to physician for cost-effective use of medication. Provides in-service or educational seminars as needed to other health professionals for safe and effective use of medications.
  • Maintains proper keeping and preserving of records on acquisition and disposition of prescription medications and controlled substances, and also those related to third party plans. Monitors Medication errors, and coordinates their prevention and investigation. Responsible for Safety and hazardous substance control and overall compliance with laws and regulations, both state and federal, pertaining to the practice of pharmacy.
  • Individuals experiencing exposed rashes, sunburn, weeping sores, conjunctivitis, active respiratory infections or other communicable disease, or those wearing cosmetics, nail polish, or artificial nails shall be excluded from the ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 7 compounding areas until their conditions are remedied.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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.About Us: Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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