PRN Pharmacist

PRN Pharmacist

Requirements

• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of California or willing to become licensed in the state
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• IV experience preferred or willing to obtain
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects
• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems
• May require vendor credentialing

Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.
• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regiments, or are being discharged.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists.
• Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.
• Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• IV experience preferred or willing to obtain