Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• California Pharmacy License

Job Details

• Works under the direct supervision of the Director and Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator to assist in optimizing patient’s drug regimen.
• Maintains appropriate records for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians, dentists, and other qualified prescribers.
• Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state, and federal authorities, as well as accepted standards of practice.
• Performs dispensing and other duties as assigned.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
• Performs drug regimen review to evaluate and assess the patient’s medications for related problems.
• Identifies therapeutic duplications; reviews drugs and allergies; reviews for drug-drug, drug-nutrient, or drug-laboratory test interactions; evaluates if doses are appropriate for age, renal and liver functions; assists with patient/family education when necessary; monitors patients on clinical drug protocols; attends codes; attends rounds and patient care conferences as needed; assists with pain management as needed; provides drug in-services to nursing, pharmacy, medical staff, and other ancillary personnel as needed.
• Identifies the presence of, or potential adverse drug events. Reports as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Current California Pharmacy License - Required
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association - Required
• Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

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