Lead Pharmacist, Full Time, Day Shift

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units.

In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary

Compounds, prepares, mixes, manufactures and dispenses medicines using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. Oversees the proper handling, usage and storage of drugs in the pharmacy. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into daily operation and clinical activities.

Supervises and trains assigned technical personnel and assumes responsibility for technical support activities within the pharmacy department. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Graduate of school of pharmacy: Required Bachelor's Degree: Preferred Two years' technical experience: Preferred Two year's experience as a clinical pharmacist specializing in a regulatory area: Preferred One year's hospital pharmacy experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required All licensures and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Pharmacist at the state level: Required Essential Functions: Evaluates, processes, distributes and dispenses physicians orders, including unit dose and IV admixture services.

Effectively utilizes all available pharmacological resources in order to provide timely, accurate, patient-specific information upon which decisions may be based. Ensures pharmacy services are provided within established deadlines and department procedures. Supervises clinical staff and serves as a liaison between the pharmacist staff and administrative staff regarding performance and compliance with clinical protocols.

Maintains compliance in the following areas: anticoagulation, chemotherapy processing and daily clinical activity bundle. Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and the hospital and department policy and procedures pertaining to the practice of pharmacy. Assists nursing staff in medication-related issues.

Provides recommendations to physician for cost-effective use of medication. Provides in-service or educational seminars as needed to other health professionals for safe and effective use of medications. Assists with quality assurance monitoring, data collection and/or continual accreditation preparedness. Collects and compiles data on all medication error reports and Adverse Drug Reaction Report.

Performs root-cause analysis of Medication Error findings. Makes suggestions for modifications on existing clinical polices and procedures as necessary based on finding on root-cause analysis. Accurately and completely documents all clinical activities and interventions. Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.

Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors in a timely manner. Individuals experiencing exposed rashes, sunburn, weeping sores, conjunctivitis, active respiratory infections or other communicable disease, or those wearing cosmetics, nail polish, or artificial nails shall be excluded from the ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 7 compounding areas until their conditions are remedied.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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