Clinical Pharmacist - PER DIEM - Retail

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) has a per diem (non-benefitted) position available with Retail Pharmacy Services at the main campus hospital campus in Moreno Valley.

Occasional travel to the Riverside pharmacy sites may be required.

Shifts are 10 hours, and pharmacy operation hours are 6:30-9:00.

Full-time hours required with rotating weekends and holidays.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, ideal candidates will have:


* 2 years of Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy experience


* Excellent customer service and communications skills

Clinical Pharmacists oversee pharmacy workflow to ensure accurate, timely, and safe dispensing and distribution of medications.

Incumbents monitor drug therapy, adjust doses based on individual patient parameters, interface with the medical staff on issues related to drug therapy, and promote the cost-effective and appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals.
Per Diem, personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive a flat rate in place of County fringe benefits and work assignments may be on a flexible work hour schedule.

The Clinical Pharmacist per diem rate is $85.07/hour.

The candidate list generated from this posting will remain active for 90 days and may be used to fill future Clinical Pharmacist I openings (per diem or regular) within the health system.

Meet the Team:
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Function as a dispensing pharmacist in the Outpatient and/or Inpatient setting; provide answers to both distributive and clinical questions; compound prescriptions and special orders as needed; perform pharmacokinetic analysis of selected medications with narrow therapeutic ranges.

• Check in/out controlled substances correctly and maintain accurate documentation; review medication utilization of patients and monitor drug therapy when prescribed; review and check orders from clinics and other outside entities.

• Maintain controlled substance accountability: participate in the receipt, dispensing and distribution of controlled substances; ensure inventories are accurate; may practice in other non-distribution roles such as ambulatory and/or the inpatient units based on training, experience and need.

• Work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care; provide medication consultation to other healthcare providers and patients.

• Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures; prepare and conduct formal and informal presentations to healthcare providers; participate in training programs for other healthcare providers and performance improvement activities as required.

• Participate and maintain quality assurance records and assist in the maintenance of inventory.

• Work with members of the medical center to ensure a cooperative work environment and work on supervisory projects pertinent to the pharmacy area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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