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Keck Medicine of USC

Clinical Pharmacist - Santa Clarita Pharmacy & Oncology Infusion - Full Time 10

Keck Medicine of USC, Santa Clarita, California, United States, 91382

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Clinical Pharmacist - Santa Clarita Pharmacy & Oncology Infusion - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

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Keck Medicine of USC Responsibilities

Medication Process Responsibilities Accurately and timely verifies and checks accuracy of medication orders through Cerner. Efficiently evaluates patient profile for appropriateness of medication orders (i.e., appropriate dosage based on patient parameters, duplicate therapy, side effect profile, cost-effectiveness and accuracy). Accurately and efficiently verifies all medications dispensed. Follows investigational drug procedures. Maintains oversight of daily pharmacy operations, including supervision of all drug distribution activities and ensures compliance with all sterile compounding regulations. Maintains oversight of narcotic dispensing, reconciliation and resolving discrepancies. Ensures compliance of pharmacy policies in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled substances. Recommends and facilitates changes/improvements to pharmacy workflow/operations. Supervises technicians and actively coordinates technician responsibilities. Assists with mentorship and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. Maintains strong working relationships and open communication with medical and nursing staff, and communicates information on drug supply availability, drug usage and compatibility, and state/federal regulations. Willing/able to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities when needed and volunteers to assist with sick call coverage and additional shifts. Performs at a high level with minimal supervision and independently solves problems (e.g., drug shortages, sick call coverage, narcotic discrepancies, computer downtime). Assists with review and revision of policies and procedures and/or medication order sets for Cerner system. Clinical: thoroughly completes all patient monitoring profiles and makes appropriate therapeutic recommendations in accordance with nationally published guidelines and the hospital formulary. Participates in pharmacy continuous quality improvement activities and hospital-established programs for ADR and medication error reporting. Enforces adherence to hospital formulary and applies therapeutic interchange policies. Documents interventions in department-approved clinical documentation system. Education: trains pharmacists-in-training, precepts and mentors pharmacy students and interns, and provides formal/informal drug education to pharmacy, medical staff, nursing and ancillary services (e.g., Lunch and Learn Topics, Formulary monograph submissions). Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Required Qualifications

Doctorate Pharm.D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy. Two years of hospital or ambulatory care experience or completion of a residency program in a hospital or ambulatory infusion setting. Organization/time management skills. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills. Ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients. Ability to function independently and as a team member. Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service. Preferred Qualifications

Three years of oncology experience or an oncology residency. Required Licenses/Certifications

Registered Pharmacist (CA DCA) with current licensure from the California State Board of Pharmacy. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association. Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, must obtain within 30 days and renew by expiration (required within LA City only). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association (not required for all off-site clinics). The hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 – $105.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws and contractual considerations.

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