Staff Pharmacist - Full Time

POSITION: Staff Pharmacist

LOCATION: San Diego, CA

HOURS: Evening Shifts, with alternating weekends

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate. Works with patient medical information to conduct Drug Utilization Review (DUR) on all prescriptions and review clinical edits to ensure there is no adverse drug interaction.
• Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies). Works with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances Log(s) with inventory on hand and prescriptions dispensed to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Works with Pharmacy Manager to ensure that implementation of cost containment strategies (Pre-Pack, Front-End Process, Cycle-Fill, etc.) occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities.
• Provides clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal (Technicians, Nursing Staff) and external (Directors of Nursing, Administrators) customers.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record.
• Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and MPLTC policy.
• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
• Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.
• Work with the pharmacy team to manage prescription workflow
• Supervises all pharmacy personnel, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations
• The pharmacist supervises and checks accurate filling, labeling and compounding of prescriptions
• Ensure daily protection of HIPAA policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective leadership and organizational skills
• Professional demeanor;
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of patient data;
• Strong communication skills;
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations;
• Ability to type at least 35 words per minute;
• Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems;
• Valid CA State Board of Pharmacy issued RPh license
• Basic computer operating skills
• Bachelors degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.
• 1 year experience in a long term care, closed door pharmacy setting preferred.
• IV clinical experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $62.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pharmacists: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Pharmacist (Required)

Work Location: In person