Description |
Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Southern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. That's because each of us-from our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-shares a commitment to providing the best possible care experience. One of the most diverse regions in the country, Southern California offers everything from quaint coastal communities to bustling urban cities, high desert plains to snowy mountain peaks. Here, you'll find the cultural, lifestyle, and recreational amenities to complement your work and your life. Come discover the resources, support, and opportunity you need to build the career you've always wanted.
Under indirect supervision, consult with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provide direction to pharmacist residents, pharmacist interns, pharmacy technicians, and non-licensed personnel. Dispense compound, procure, store, and distribute pharmacy products. Provide medical personnel and patients with medication and information and product identification. Perform other duties as required.
Essential Functions:
- Uphold KP's policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Interview patient to obtain information regarding drug use, drug allergies and sensitivities and documents the information to appropriate records of the pharmacy information system; advises patients verbally and with written materials on significant precautions, proper drug therapy and administration, the use of related devices and the coordination of drug therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures.
- Review and interpret prescription orders and verify accuracy and completeness of patient labeling and input into pharmacy information system. Dispense, compound, procure, store and distribute pharmaceuticals and pharmacy products, including anti-neoplastics and/or other sterile products as required, according to legal requirements, established policies and procedures, and accepted professional standards of practice.
- Evaluate and resolve real or potential drug therapy problems related to interpretation of prescriptions, drug furnishing irregularities, service complaints and issues such as drug procurement or equipment problems, according to established polices and procedures.
- Confer with medical personnel concerning care and treatment of patients, related critical diagnoses, drug dosage, interactions, dosage forms, and other factors which might influence the course of treatment and the activity medications; suggest changes in drug therapy and/or use, as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing.
- Maintain work area and equipment in an organized and clean condition; maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
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Requirements |
Basic Qualifications:
- Current registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient's medical management plan.
- Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer systems and other equipment.
- Must be able to type prescription labels.
Notes:
- PR# OCP-4369
- Work schedule and scheduled hours to vary as required
- May include working all shifts
- Will include working at multiple locations
Primary Location: California-Anaheim
Scheduled Hours (1-40): 20
Shift: Variable
Working Days: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: Varies
Working Hours End: Varies
Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group: Guild for Professional Pharmacists
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job: Pharmacy
Public Department Name: Outpatient Pharmacy
Travel: No
Job Eligible for Benefits: Yes
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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