Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem - County of Riverside

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) has an opportunity for a PER DIEMClinical Pharmacist with the Correctional Health Services (CHS)Retail Pharmacy.This is a non-benefitted, per diem position with full-time hours, Mon-Fri, 8-hour day shifts with rotating weekend shifts. The CHS pharmacy is located at the main campus medical center in Moreno Valley, CA.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, ideal candidates will have:

• Training or experience in heavy-volume retail pharmacies
• Excellent computer skills and experience with or willingness to learn new and specialized software systems
• Adaptability, multitasking, and the capability to handle a heavy prescription workload

The Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem is a professional-level classification and reports to a Supervising Clinical Pharmacist. The Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem oversees pharmacy workflow to ensure accurate, timely, and safe dispensing and distribution of medications. Incumbents monitor drug therapy, adjust doses based on individual patient parameters, interface with the medical staff on issues related to drug therapy, and promote the cost effective and appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals.
Per Diem classifications are distinguished from regular classes in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Per Diem work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an as needed basis.
Meet the Team:
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Function as a dispensing pharmacist in the Outpatient and/or Inpatient setting; provide answers to both distributive and clinical questions; compound prescriptions and special orders as needed; perform pharmacokinetic analysis of selected medications with narrow therapeutic ranges.
• Check in/out controlled substances correctly and maintain an accurate paper trail; review medication utilization of patients and monitor drug therapy when prescribed; review and check orders from clinics and other outside entities.
• Maintain controlled substance accountability; participate in the receipt, dispensing and distribution of controlled substances; ensure inventories are accurate; may practice in other non-distribution roles such as ambulatory and/or inpatient units based on training, experience and need.
• Work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care; provide medication consultation to other healthcare providers and patients.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures; prepare and conduct formal and informal presentations to healthcare providers; participate in training programs for other healthcare providers and performance improvement activities as required.
• Participate and maintain quality assurance records and assist in the maintenance of inventory.
• Work with members of the medical center to ensure a cooperative work environment and work on supervisory projects pertinent to the pharmacy area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD).

Experience:One year of pharmacy residency preferred.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy.

Experience: Three years of professional-level experience as a pharmacist in a hospital or healthcare facility.

ALL OPTIONS

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licentiate in Pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy and fulfillment of the continuing education requirements.

Preferred: Specialty board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in any specialty and/or Advanced Practice Pharmacist licensure issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Possession of a current and maintained Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required.

Knowledge of: Federal, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, and DHS laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to patient care and dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons; good customer (physicians, nurses and patient) service; professional standards and practices.

Ability to: Provide quality pharmaceutical care; communicate clearly and effectively; work cooperatively with other staff and healthcare providers; organize, and manage routine and new responsibilities; retrieve and process patient and medication information; properly supervise and direct the work of supportive pharmacy personnel.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com

Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of TheRiverside University Health Systemmay be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter,Angela Levinson:
alevinson@rivco.org/ 951-955-5562

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.