Kaiser Permanente
Overview
Inpatient Pharmacist Lead at Kaiser Permanente. Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Director or Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor, provides functional direction and training to Inpatient Pharmacists and other Pharmacy personnel. Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Dispenses compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification. Provides functional direction to staff, prioritizes workflow, removes obstacles to the efficient operation of the department, and analyzes and resolves problems to assure high quality service. Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Director or Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor, provide functional direction and training to Inpatient Pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel. Monitor and/or manage the medication therapy of specific hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost-effective prescribing. Review laboratory test results and patient progress to detect adverse drug reactions, and confer with and assist medical personnel in laboratory test interpretation, care and treatment of patients. Interview patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities. Document the information in the patient\'s electronic medical record and other systems as appropriate. Advise patients of directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions and warning for medication therapy. Advise the patient on the use of related devices and the coordination of drug therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures. Provide medical personnel with medication information, drug therapy options, and pharmacokinetic dosing advice. Order and adjust dosages, order laboratory tests, and administer medication under protocol according to established policies and procedures. Dispense, compound, procure, store, and distribute pharmacy products. Monitor the effectiveness and accuracy of medication distribution. Review physician orders, and enter orders, in the patient\'s electronic medical record. Verify accuracy of transcription or data entry in the medication administration record or electronic medical record. Verify accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing by pharmacy personnel. Review patient\'s medical record to verify proper delivery and correct administration of medication. Report discrepancies to appropriate medical and/or administrative personnel. Participate in assigned education and training programs. As necessary, provide inservices and educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel, and patients. As necessary, participate in patient-care rounds, hospital committees, utilization review, and quality management programs. Perform other duties as required. This job coaches, problem solves, and provides functional direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline. Qualifications
B.S. degree in Pharmacy OR Pharm.D required. Pharmacist License (California) within 1 month of hire Basic Life Support National Provider Identifier required at hire Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan. Knowledge of aseptic technique, and the preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapeutic agents. Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment; generate prescription labels. Must be able to pass background check. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Experience
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Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Location: San Francisco, CA
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Inpatient Pharmacist Lead at Kaiser Permanente. Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Director or Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor, provides functional direction and training to Inpatient Pharmacists and other Pharmacy personnel. Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Dispenses compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification. Provides functional direction to staff, prioritizes workflow, removes obstacles to the efficient operation of the department, and analyzes and resolves problems to assure high quality service. Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Director or Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor, provide functional direction and training to Inpatient Pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel. Monitor and/or manage the medication therapy of specific hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost-effective prescribing. Review laboratory test results and patient progress to detect adverse drug reactions, and confer with and assist medical personnel in laboratory test interpretation, care and treatment of patients. Interview patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities. Document the information in the patient\'s electronic medical record and other systems as appropriate. Advise patients of directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions and warning for medication therapy. Advise the patient on the use of related devices and the coordination of drug therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures. Provide medical personnel with medication information, drug therapy options, and pharmacokinetic dosing advice. Order and adjust dosages, order laboratory tests, and administer medication under protocol according to established policies and procedures. Dispense, compound, procure, store, and distribute pharmacy products. Monitor the effectiveness and accuracy of medication distribution. Review physician orders, and enter orders, in the patient\'s electronic medical record. Verify accuracy of transcription or data entry in the medication administration record or electronic medical record. Verify accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing by pharmacy personnel. Review patient\'s medical record to verify proper delivery and correct administration of medication. Report discrepancies to appropriate medical and/or administrative personnel. Participate in assigned education and training programs. As necessary, provide inservices and educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel, and patients. As necessary, participate in patient-care rounds, hospital committees, utilization review, and quality management programs. Perform other duties as required. This job coaches, problem solves, and provides functional direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline. Qualifications
B.S. degree in Pharmacy OR Pharm.D required. Pharmacist License (California) within 1 month of hire Basic Life Support National Provider Identifier required at hire Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan. Knowledge of aseptic technique, and the preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapeutic agents. Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment; generate prescription labels. Must be able to pass background check. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Experience
Basic Qualifications: N/A Details
Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Location: San Francisco, CA
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