Pharmacist - WCMC Pharmacy - Per Diem - 8 Hour - Variable Shift

Job Description

Job Description : Pharmacists ensure the effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services. Pharmacists interact with patients, family, and other healthcare providers to assure continuity of services and to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely and cost effective drug therapy. Pharmacists supervise pharmacy technicians and may be required to assume the essential responsibilities of pharmacy management in their absence. Responsible for leading pharmacy services in a clinical or operational area of the health system. Provides expertise and oversight to their designated area and to staff.

For Ambulatory Care Pharmacists : Pharmacists work with patients and other healthcare providers to assure the most safe and effective medication use. Completes comprehensive medication reviews, adjusts and orders medications in alignment with collaborative practice agreements, effectively identifies and de-prescribes unneeded and / or harmful medications, provides extensive education and provides clinical expertise in Refill Clinic. Clinics include Palliative Care, Comprehensive Care Clinic (Internal Medicine), Anticoagulation Clinic and Refill Clinic.

Education :

School of Pharmacy - Accredited by ACPE - Required

Completion of ASHP Accredited General Practice Residency (PGY1) - Preferred

Experience :

Healthcare - Acute Care - Preferred

Completion of a Pharmacy - American Society of Healthy-System Pharmacists (ASHP) - Accredited Residency - PGY1 - Preferred

Additional Experience Requirements :

FOR INFORMATICS (IT) PHARMACY ONLY :

In addition to standard Staff Pharmacist requirements :

• ASHP : Accredited residency in Information Technology Required.
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in a hospital setting or recent experience with hospital clinical information technology and pharmacy informatics knowledge Required.
• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Full understanding of pharmacy distribution and workflow.
• Must have knowledge of hospital clinical and ancillary services operating procedures and how departments interrelate.
• Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff and physicians.
• Competency in the use of PC hardware and software

FOR ONCOLOGY PHARMACY ONLY :

In addition to standard Staff Pharmacist requirements, the below are strongly preferred :

FOR PEDIATRIC PHARMACY ONLY :

In addition to standard Staff Pharmacist requirements, the below are strongly preferred :

FOR CRITICAL CARE PHARMACY ONLY :

In addition to standard Staff Pharmacist requirements, the below are strongly preferred

FOR AMBULATORY CARE PHARMACY ONLY :

In addition to standard Staff Pharmacist requirements, the below are strongly preferred :

Certifications / Licensures :

RPH Registered Pharmacist - California Board of Pharmacy - Required

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association - Preferred. Required by 3 / 31 / 20 for staff working Unit Based Shifts

PALS Pediatric Adv Life Support - American Heart Association - Required for staff working in Pediatric Unit Based shifts and Emergency Dept Unit Based Shifts

APh Advanced Practice Pharmacist License - Preferred. (

Work Shift : 08.0 Per Diem No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range :

$88.03 - $118.84Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated / relevant experience and / or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note : Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0