Clinical Pharmacist II - Investigation Pharmacy

Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

COVID-19 update:-- Stanford Health Care is still hiring top talent but we also have a commitment to keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our interviews and other hiring procedures to ensure a safe and convenient process for candidates and employees. To learn more about Stanford Health Care's response to COVID-19, please visit stanfordhealthcare.org-- Category Allied Health Job Type Full time Job Id R212175 If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.-- As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the clinical pharmacist provides the full range of distributive, clinical, consultative, research, and/or administrative pharmaceutical services. Incumbents select, compound, manufacture, purchase, dispense, and/or preserve drugs, medicines, and other therapeutic agents; serve as members and consultants on treatment or diagnostic teams; disseminate drug information to members of the hospital staff and interested community groups; may participate in hospital research projects or perform pharmaceutical research.Essential Functions:The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient's rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Applies knowledge of solubility behavior of substances, stability of drugs, usages of drugs, and limitations on modes of administering drugs, and similarly applies knowledge of incompatibilities in evaluating dosages and permissible concentrations of drugs, and in anticipating, preventing, and treating
• undesirable chemical reactions.
• Applies knowledge of the physical and chemical properties and characteristics of computing dosages, weighing and measuring drugs, and mixing and compounding drugs and chemicals.
• Have legal responsibility for proper interpretation of prescriptions and the dispensing of prescribed products, and call to physician's attention any synergistic, antagonistic, and cumulative effects, as well as questionable overdoses or incompatibilities.
• Identifies fine differences between drugs as they relate to therapeutic efficacy of the products.
• Keep continually abreast of new developments in the fast-moving drug field and be aware of emerging patterns, systems, and techniques in pharmacy practice.
• Maintains records, documents patient data, prepares written reports, and provides oral reports concerning patient care.
• May contribute to the accredited teaching programs, indoctrination and refresher training courses.
• Specify proper storage, protection, and preservation of therapeutic agents, in accordance with the standards of the United States Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P.) and the National Formulary (N.F.)
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Education: B.S. in Pharmacy from an accredited college/university
  Experience: Two (2) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience. One (1) year if completed a PGY1 residency.
  License/Certification:
  • PRM-CA - Licensed as a Pharmacist by the California Board of Pharmacy
  • Within one (1) month of hire - BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS within one (1) month of hire
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are
    • generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
    • Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
    • Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
    • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
    • Knowledge of influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition
    • Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
    • Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature; medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states
    • Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies
    • Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice
    • Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription drugs and drug products and their indications, efficacy, dosage, mechanisms of action; fate and disposition (if known), major contraindications and potential side effects
      Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
      The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests. Life at Stanford Health Care About Us Every day is an inspiration and an opportunity to lift up our patients with the kind of care that has earned us a worldwide reputation for excellence. Total Rewards At Stanford Health Care, our reputation reflects more than how we treat our patients. It also reflects how we treat our employees. Inclusion and Diversity We value a workplace in which diversity is celebrated and all people are inlcuded, respected, and appreciated as the most valuable asset of Stanford Health Care. Share the opportunity How would you rate your experience popup Stanford Health Care does not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic information, Gender, gender identity, or gender expression, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation. Connect with caring. Share your voice. Join our community.

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