Supervisor - Pharmacist - Modesto - Tenet North Cal

Description

Tenet North Cal is seeking a Pharmacist Supervisor for a job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage 
• Savings and retirement  including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling 
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program 
• Additional benefits  life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program 
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines 
• Benefits may vary by location and role 

Position Summary:

Oversees the Pharmacy technicians and processes within the pharmacy.  Ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations.  May advise physicians on medication utilization. This supervisor will function in  a staff pharmacist role as needed. Oversees department in absence of Director and Managers. Performs duties as Pharmacist as needed

1. Performs assessment of patient therapy that demonstrates knowledge and consideration of age specific and cultural differences.  Makes recommendations to modify therapy to meet the age specific requirements of the newborn (0 to 30 days), pediatric (1 to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 70 years), and geriatric (71+ years) patients
2. Supervises the compounding, dispensing, ordering, and proper storage of all pharmaceuticals
3. Directs the work of pharmacy technicians
4. Functions as a pharmacist
5. Assists in assuring JCAHO requirements, Medicare conditions of participation, Title 22, FDA, DEA, Board of Pharmacy and other pertinent regulations
6. Performs Pharmacist duties including, but not limited to:

• Screens and interprets chart orders or prescriptions for drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, allergic or adverse drug reactions, and proper dosing relative to patient age, weight and disease state.

• Dispenses medications written on chart orders or prescriptions.

• Maintains current, complete, and accurate patient medication records.

• Oversees preparation of parenteral nutrition solutions, intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and piggyback solutions.

• Verifies unit dose carts, IV orders, piggybacks, parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy orders prepared by the pharmacy technician, intern, or another pharmacist as required.

• Verifies entry of chart orders into the computer system by the pharmacy technician or intern.

• Rectifies any missing doses or missed doses.

• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals.

•  Reviews medication profiles and monitors patient drug therapy upon entering new orders

• Performs all other duties as needed

Education:

Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy with 5 yrs experience. Advanced degree (MS, MBA, MHA) and or pharmacy residency is preferred

Experience:

Residency or 3 years experience in hospital setting.
Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation bodies, survey standards, and outcome metrics

License/Certificates/Credentials:    

Must possess a valid pharmacist license as provided by the State of California and must be in good standing

Physical Demands:

Frequent sitting/standing/walking. Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity and mobility, ability to move quickly

Vision Requirements:    
Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities
Must be able to differentiate colors (tablet identification)

Working Conditions:    
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 

Tenet North Cal Job ID # Posted job title: Supervisor Pharmacist Full Time Rotate