Closed Door Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Position Summary: Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals as needed for adequate patient care, according to professional standards and practices. Essential Functions of the Job: Clinically evaluates patient status and drug therapy, including close screening of individual drug orders and general medication prescribing practices for all patient populations. Advises physicians on drug selection, dosing, monitoring and prevention of adverse drug events and interactions. Prepares reports and written documentation as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies. Supervises support staff and is accountable for compounding and dispensing all medications in accordance with recognized standards of practice, legal requirements and pharmacy department policies and procedures. Participates in medication utilization evaluations and performance improvement programs. Participates in the orientation of new staff and student training programs. Promotes cost effective pharmacotherapy including follow-up on formulary compliance issues.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops. Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Provide pharmacy services with courtesy, efficiency and cooperation.

Education Required: Pharm. D. from accredited School of Pharmacy or equivalent B.S. in Pharmacy.

Experience Required: 2 years as a Licensed Registered Pharmacist Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Good oral and written communication.

Technical Knowledge and Skills: Required to Perform the Job: Detail Oriented Good clinical knowledge. Base familiarity with the Medi-Cal program. Superb organizational ability and exceptionally analytical. Equipment Used: Personal Computer, and pharmacy software. Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements: Constant standing, walking and lifting supplies and equipment. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends. Driving and occasional travel required.

Universal Requirements: Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.