Summary:

Ref #: MS-PHARM-1112

Profession: Pharmacy

Specialty: Pharmacist

Job Type: Contract

Open To Travelers: Yes

Facility Type: Correctional

Location: Calipatria/Corcoran/Sacramento/Soledad, California

Start Date: ASAP

Shift: Day, Evening & Night shifts available

Duration: 13 and 26 weeks options

Rate: $52/hour

Requirements:

Valid and active license issued by the California Board of Pharmacy

Proficiency in the English language (Speaking/Writing)

Responsibilities: The Pharmacist will provide services under the direction of the Pharmacist-in-Charge and/or the Institutionâ€™s CEO/CME or designee, within the scope of practice. The pharmacist's duties include, but are not limited to:

Review prescribed Rx for accuracy, completeness, authenticity, and legality.

Assess Rx against patient/youth profile for drug errors, interactions, and delivery issues.

Verify prescription compliance with the Formulary and forward non-formulary requests for approval.

Prepare, compound, and dispense drugs and pharmaceutical preparations as needed.

Perform computerized order entry and type prescription labels.

Fill prescription/medication orders and prepare or verify l.V. Admixtures.

Consult with medical staff and the Review Committee, including discharge consultations.

Maintain records of drugs, poisons, and narcotics as required by Federal and State Laws.

Keep records of received, on-hand, and dispensed drugs, poisons, and chemicals.

Implement and maintain medication delivery systems following Systemwide P&T Committee directives.

Assist in estimating drug requisition needs as required by the Pharmacist-in-Charge.

Supervise and instruct Pharmacy Technicians in standard and routine tasks.

Perform other assigned duties.