Pharmacist job vacancy

OverviewSt. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.ResponsibilitiesClinical Pharmacist - PharmacySt. John's Regional Medical CenterAs Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the procuring manufacturing compounding dispensing distributing storing and administration of drugs biologicals and chemicals according to standard practices of the professional State and Federal laws and regulations and Departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for provision of drug information to other health professionals patients and their families and the public.Job Functions:

Supervises technician staff and checks and validates their work; new orders I.V. admixtures patient medication bins pre-packing and other work necessitating the judgement of a pharmacist.

Enters reviews and/or validates computer order entry of physician orders and ensures appropriateness of drug therapy relative to the particular patient.

Completes follows through and documents all issues associated with job functions including stop order procedures clinical consults ADR reporting M.U. E. (Medication Usage Evaluations) serum creatinine monitoring and patient profile monitoring in a timely fashion and within the normal shift.

Prepares and/or validates I.V. admixtures including chemotherapy. Special solutions are completed in a timely manner and according to departmental procedures and pharmacy standards.

Fills reviews and/or validates outpatient discharge and employee prescriptions in an appropriate time frame and follows all regulations governing such practice.

Provides appropriate and timely drug information to healthcare team members patients and their families and the general public.

Completes dispensing and distribution functions in a timely and effective manner and within the normal shift

Responds immediately in emergency situations and disasters

Assumes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree

Current and valid California license to practice pharmacy (RG PHARMST)

Preferred Requirements:

One (1) year of acute care hospital pharmacy with experience in I.V admixture unit dose distribution pharmacokinetics dosing pharmacy intervention and medication usage evaluation

Bachelors of Pharmacy Degree

Ph D Degree

Special Skills:

Ability to exercise sound and professional judgement in the performance of the job functions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to analyze complex tasks systems problems and design and implement the most effective solution.

Ability to work tactfully and effectively with team members the patient and their family and the public.

Comprehensive knowledge of the practices principles methods and equipment utilized in providing Pharmaceutical services.

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 121PRO and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.Qualifications