About the Role
Responsible for filling and dispensing medication orders, ensuring proper drug handling, usage, and storage. Acts as an information resource for medication therapy and drug-related information. Coordinates with medical staff and nursing to deliver quality, cost-effective drug therapies. Participates in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program, focusing on patient safety and public health. Demonstrates competency to provide pharmaceutical care to all age groups and provides leadership in the Director's absence.
Responsibilities
- Filling and dispensing of medication orders
- Proper handling, usage and storage of drugs in the Pharmacy
- Maintain standards set forth by the department
- Translate policies and procedures into daily operations
- Acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature
- Coordination effort, in conjunction with the medical staff and nursing, in the delivery of quality and cost-effective drug therapies to patients
- Participates in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program with a focus on patient safety and public health
- Provides a coordination effort, in conjunction with the medical staff and nursing, in the delivery of quality and cost-effective drug therapies to patients
- Provides leadership in the absence of the Director as assigned
- Provides supervision and leadership to the Pharmacy Technicians
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree from a College/School of Pharmacy required
- Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state of California
- Current, valid, and active BLS Certification from the American Heart Association
- Ability to project a professional image
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
- Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Skills
- Pharmacokinetics
- Anticoagulation
- TPN
- BLS
- ACLS
- Acute care experience
- Automated pharmacy dispensing
- IV Laminar flow hood
- Electronic medical records
Location
- San Francisco, CA 94117
Work Type
- Per Diem
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science Degree from a College/School of Pharmacy
Salary/Compensations
- $70.74 - $85.00 Hourly
About the Company
- Kentfield and San Francisco Specialty Hospital is proud of its diverse workforce and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
- We will follow all local ordiances, federal and state regulations.
