FT - 40 Hours AM/PM Shifts APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $68.26 - $72.42 Under the supervision of the Manager of Pharmacy, the incumbent shall prepare, dispense and distribute medication and provide clinical monitoring and drug information in a manner, which ensures optimal patient care. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Reviews and interprets medication orders for inpatients using computerized patient profiles to ensure the appropriateness of dosage and to determine the significance of potential drug-drug interactions. Enters orders into the computer accurately and completely. Verifies completeness of physician/nurse entered orders. Contacts and confers with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy, and drug-drug interaction. Prepares or supervises the dispensing of the appropriate amount of unit dose medications. Supervises the filling of automated dispensing machines. Maintains inventory and records on controlled substances or other forms of drugs as required by Federal and State laws. Prepares or supervises the preparation of I.V. additive using an aseptic technique in the laminar airflow hood. Prepares or supervises the admixtures of chemotherapy using aseptic and safety techniques. Coordinates workload activities with colleagues and technicians to complete routine tasks of the shift. Conducts monthly nursing unit inspections. Other Duties Provides drug information and in-service education as needed for the hospital staff and community as required. Maintains pharmacy inventory to ensure that drugs are readily available for patient use. Assists in precepting pharmacy interns/ technician students assigned to the area. Monitors selected patient's drug therapy to ensure effective therapy. Maintains a clean working environment. Assists manager in developing and implementing new programs and policies and procedures; actively participates in gathering accurate data for quality assurance issues, clinical pharmacy documentation, DUE, and ADR.
Required Qualification: *License/Certification Current California Pharmacy License *Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) due at time of hire **Education Graduate from an accredited pharmacy school. **Proof of all required educational levels due at time of hire Experience Experience in a hospital pharmacy preferred. Skills Knowledge and experience in UD, I.V. additives and therapeutics Computer skills required Clinical skills preferred Competence in basic pharmaceutical calculations Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and patients. Employee must demonstrate basic computer skills Vaccine requirement To protect the health of our patients and our health care workers, and to preserve the safety of the St. Rose Hospital healthcare environment, we require all health system employees, trainees, volunteers, and others who regularly work within the health system to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster.
Experience: Minimum 1 Year
Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Occupations: Pharmacists
Degree Required: Bachelor Or Higher
Location: 27200 Calaroga Avenue,HAYWARD,ALAMEDA,CALIFORNIA,UNITED STATES - 94545, Hayward, CA 94545

Location: 27200 Calaroga Avenue,HAYWARD,ALAMEDA,CALIFORNIA,UNITED STATES - 94545, Hayward, CA 94545

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68.26 - $72.42 per hour