Job Description
Position Description Application materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted). Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position. Exam #25/50A21/09SS. Position Description Natividad is currently accepting applications for Pharmacists in our Pharmacy Department. This incumbent performs professional pharmaceutical work in compounding and dispensing prescriptions and drugs; maintain pharmacy records and documents; and perform related work as required. The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier. Examples of Duties The Significant Duties Of The Position Are As Follows Assesses appropriateness of, and completeness of prescriptions and medication orders Dispense pharmaceuticals in the Outpatient and/or Inpatient setting accurately and correctly according to BOP requirements. Provides answers to distributive questions Provides medication consultation to other health care providers and patients Checks in/out controlled substances correctly, and maintains an accurate paper trail Work with nurses, physicians, and other health care providers to ensure optimal patient care Reviews medication utilization of patients and monitors drug therapy when prescribed Reviews and checks orders from clinics and other outside entities Participates in training programs for other health care providers Assists in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures Participates and maintains quality assurance records; participates in performance improvement activities, as required Participates on departmental and medical center committees Initiates, adjusts and discontinues medication per protocol Performs antimicrobial stewardship activities to ensure proper use of antimicrobials Examples Of Experience/Education/Training MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Licensure: Possess a valid license in Pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy or ability to obtain prior to employment is required. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Working Knowledge Of Federal, Board of Pharmacy, and DHS laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to patient care, and dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons 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 Influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition Physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice Major reference sources to answer drug information/ingestion questions Pharmaceutical manufacturing methods Legislation governing pharmacy practice and hospital pharmacy services/hospital operations as they relate to pharmacy services. Professional standards and practice Good customer (Physicians, nurses, and patients) service Skill And Ability To Communicate clearly and effectively Work cooperatively with other staff and health care providers Organize, and manage routine and new responsibilities Provide quality pharmaceutical care Properly supervise and direct the work of supportive pharmacy personnel Retrieve and process patient and medication information Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and provide functional direction to paraprofessional personnel Effectively counsel patients regarding use, possible side effects and storage of medications Effectively advise and consult with medical, nursing and other personnel regarding properties of drug substances Use and evaluate information in appropriate reference sources and clinical literature Examples Of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledg