About this role
Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Shift: Per Diem
Job type: Rotate
Hours:
Provides services to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals and compound medications, according to professional standards and practices.
• Compounds, labels and packages medications and pharmaceuticals.. • Consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals. • Ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis. • Monitors for contraindications, incompatibilities, allergies, and dosage errors. • Performs both clinical and dispensing activities safely and correctly. • Educates on use of various medications including dosage, side effects and compositions when necessary or requested. • Supervises ancillary personnel, requires understanding of all requirements of technicians. • Conducts Drug Utilization Reviews and prepares Drug Review criteria for medical staff review and approval. • Monitors drug therapy as assigned by medical staff; suggests alternate drug therapy when appropriate. • Participates in QA review; regularly documents inspection of all medication. • Prepares clear and concise clinical in-services for use by nurses, medical staff or pharmacy. • Dispenses medications and controls medication administration and drug distribution in patient care areas and the pharmacy. • Acts as liaison with nursing and medical staff concerning prescriptions, orders drugs, and pharmaceutical detail, adverse drug reactions, patient reactions, errors and complaints. • Ensures delivery of quality pharmacy services for inpatients, outpatient, and employees. Provides patient education or counseling when necessary or requested. • Checks stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder outdated stock and ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
Physical demands:
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking
• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs)
• Lifts supplies/equipment
Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Completion of internship
• Completion of 5 year program from accredited school of pharmacy
• CA License and Registration as required
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