Pharmacist (Specialty)

Job Title: Pharmacist (Specialty) Pay: $60-$68 an hr | Bi-weekly Job Type: Onsite in Sacramento CA 95834 Closed door specialty pharmacy, no customer interactions Shift Options: 8:30 – 5pm M-F Pharmacist Overview: Participate in decisions regarding the pharmaceutical services within assigned scope including: Assessing the patient's general pharmaceutical needs Planning for the pharmaceutical services provision Participating in the overall plan of care Participating in the overall quality assessment and improvement plan Receive physician prescription orders and evaluate the appropriateness of these orders for dosage, drug choice, potential drug interactions, route of administration and stability Supervise the filling, receiving, compounding, and dispensing activities involved in providing finished product to the patient Ensure that the patient chart is complete for allergies, height, weight, current and past medical history, clinical laboratory results and concurrent medications (including over-the-counter or home remedy medications) Ensure that when necessary, laboratory tests have been ordered and the results are obtained and discussed with the nurse and the physician Provide patient counseling, education, and monitoring Ensure safety of patients and personnel by exercising good pharmacy practice in the process of drug therapy instructions to the patient Determine remaining doses on hand to manage inventory and avoid waste Provide clinical interventions Assess responses to therapy, patient compliance, and ongoing review of drug regimens; report and manage adverse events Assist the physician, nurse and patient with clinical and technical support Document all communication with physicians, nurses and patients in the patient chart Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of all necessary paperwork required by state and federal agencies as well as the Joint Commission Assist the Pharmacy Manager in implementing new procedures Assist in the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns and other pharmacy personnel Participate in Performance Improvement Projects Assist in providing in-service programs to nursing and pharmacy personnel on any aspect of drug therapy Attend and/or complete education and training programs Review literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy Complete all competency/skills assessment requirements Participate in on-call schedule Perform other tasks as determined by the Pharmacist-In-Charge Pharmacist Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (Pharm.D) Required: Current state’s Pharmacist license Years of experience required: At least 2+ years of experience. Disqualifiers: having a bad attitude Additional qualities to look for: Team worker, good communication skills, clinical skills, organized, Pharmacist Benefits: Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance. A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates. How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please apply OR submit your resume to: Saw Hlaing | shlaing@alinestaffing.com | 412-790-5425