Clinical Pharmacist

Provides a quality level of comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical services demonstrating sound judgment based upon knowledge and application of professional, departmental, and organizational principles and standards.  Demonstrates an ability to coordinate subordinate activities by providing direction and guidance concerning the operational activities of the department.

• Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
• Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
• Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
• Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
• Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems
  
  

Required:

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Licensure and Certifications:
  • BLS-CPR
  • Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works: PHARM:XX
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:
  • Strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services
  • Knowledgeable and skilled in current practice concepts of pharmacy practice settings
  • Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards
  • Strong project management skills
  • Good strategic planning skills
  • Strong change management skills
  • Must demonstrate personal traits of:
    • High level of motivation
    • Team orientation
    • Professionalism
    • Trust
    • High value on treating others with dignity and respect

Preferred:

• Licensure and Certifications:
  • ACLS

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

Our oncology infusion center is a vital part of Marian's comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program, providing advanced therapeutic services in a supportive and compassionate environment. It is equipped to deliver cutting-edge chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other critical intravenous treatments directly to patients from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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