Job Description
Shift: Part Time
Job type: Rotate
Hours: Weekdays 8HR Shifts between 7am-5pm and Weekends 10 HR Shifts between 7am- 6pm
Provides services to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals and compound medications, according to professional standards and practices.
- Compounds, labels and packages medications and pharmaceuticals..
- Consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis.
- Monitors for contraindications, incompatibilities, allergies, and dosage errors.
- Performs both clinical and dispensing activities safely and correctly.
- Educates on use of various medications including dosage, side effects and compositions when necessary or requested.
- Supervises ancillary personnel, requires understanding of all requirements of technicians.
- Conducts Drug Utilization Reviews and prepares Drug Review criteria for medical staff review and approval.
- Monitors drug therapy as assigned by medical staff; suggests alternate drug therapy when appropriate.
- Participates in QA review; regularly documents inspection of all medication.
- Prepares clear and concise clinical in-services for use by nurses, medical staff or pharmacy.
- Dispenses medications and controls medication administration and drug distribution in patient care areas and the pharmacy.
- Acts as liaison with nursing and medical staff concerning prescriptions, orders drugs, and pharmaceutical detail, adverse drug reactions, patient reactions, errors and complaints.
- Ensures delivery of quality pharmacy services for inpatients, outpatient, and employees. Provides patient education or counseling when necessary or requested.
- Checks stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder outdated stock and ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
Physical demands:
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking
• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs)
• Lifts supplies/equipment
Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Completion of internship
• Completion of 5 year program from accredited school of pharmacy
• CA License and Registration as required
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Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
