Clinical Pharmacist I - Per Diem - Retail Pharmacy Services

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) has several Clinical Pharmacist I - Per Diem opportunities available with Retail Pharmacy Services at the main campus in Moreno Valley, CA.  The incumbents will rotate between the Medical Center Pharmacy and the Medical Surgical Center Pharmacy.

The Clinical Pharmacist I – Per Diem is a professional level classification and reports to a Supervising Clinical Pharmacist. The Clinical Pharmacist I – Per Diem oversees pharmacy workflow to ensure accurate, timely, and safe dispensing and distribution of medications. Incumbents monitor drug therapy, adjust doses based on individual patient parameters, interface with medical staff on issues related to drug therapy, and promote the cost-effective and appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals.   

Ideal candidates will have: 

• At least three years of Retail/Community Pharmacy experience
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Committment to providing quality customer service

• 10-hour rotating shifts, full-time hours (40 hours per week)
• Rotating weekends and holidays

• Prolonged standing, bending, walking; some moderate to heavy lifting

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Function as a dispensing pharmacist in the Outpatient and/or Inpatient setting; provide answers to both distributive and clinical questions; compound prescriptions and special orders as needed; perform pharmacokinetic analysis of selected medications with narrow therapeutic ranges.
  
 • Check in/out controlled substances correctly and maintain accurate documentation; review medication utilization of patients and monitor drug therapy when prescribed; review and check orders from clinics and other outside entities.
  
 • Maintain controlled substance accountability: participate in the receipt, dispensing and distribution of controlled substances; ensure inventories are accurate; may practice in other non-distribution roles such as ambulatory and/or the inpatient units based on training, experience and need.  
  
 • Work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care; provide medication consultation to other healthcare providers and patients.
  
 • Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures; prepare and conduct formal and informal presentations to healthcare providers; participate in training programs for other healthcare providers and performance improvement activities as required.
  
 • Participate and maintain quality assurance records and assist in the maintenance of inventory.
  
 • Work with members of the medical center to ensure a cooperative work environment and work on supervisory projects pertinent to the pharmacy area.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson :
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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• OPTION I Education: Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm
• D.)
• Experience: One year of pharmacy residency preferred
• OPTION II Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy
• Experience: Three years of professional level experience as a pharmacist in a hospital or healthcare facility
• ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: Federal, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission and DHS laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to patient care and dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons
• good customer (physicians, nurses and patient) service
• professional standards and practices
• Ability to: Provide quality pharmaceutical care
• communicate clearly and effectively
• work cooperatively with other staff and healthcare providers
• organize, and manage routine and new responsibilities
• retrieve and process patient and medication information
• properly supervise and direct the work of supportive pharmacy personnel
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licentiate in Pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy and fulfillment of the continuing education requirements
• Possession of a current and maintained Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Preferred: Specialty board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in any specialty and/or Advanced Practice Pharmacist licensure issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy

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