Pharmacist 10 Hr. 8390 #13872

Job Description

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current Pharmacist License in the state of California

Start Date:

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of California
• One year of hospital experience preferred
• Must exercise sound professional judgment and use initiative consistent with knowledge of clinical drug use and the patient
• Requires ability to work under general direction
• Requires a very high degree of accuracy
• Requires the safety of patients of all ages and department being supervised
• Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and comply with laws, regulations, and polices governing pharmacy operations

Duties &
Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Pharmacist works closely with medical and nursing staff to ensure that patients receive the best treatment, advising on the selection, dose and administration route. The Pharmacist provides help and advice to patients in all aspects of their medications. The Pharmacist may provide supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Clerks and Pharmacy Interns.

Duties

• Reviews prescription orders to ensure that there are no errors and that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient
• Provides advice on the dosage of medications and the most appropriate form of the medications
• Provides clinical drug information to medical staff, nursing staff, and students
• May participate in the decision making process of drug selection
• Maintains patient record system to monitor a patient's drug therapy for safety and efficiency
• Compounds prescriptions/intravenous drug mixtures
• Dispenses prescriptions using industry standard pharmaceutical technique
• May participate in ward rounds, taking patient drug histories and involvement in decision making on appropriate treatments
• Consults with other medical staff on problems patients may experience when taking their medications
• Responsible for control of drug inventory, supplies and floor stock
• Responsible for ensuring medication is stored appropriately and securely
• Prepares and quality checks IV sterile compound preparations
• Responsible for correct preparation of patient charge document
• May be a member of the cardiac resuscitation team
• Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Clerks and Interns
• Participates in teaching of pharmacy students where applicable
• May prepare and present clinical conference to nurses on drugs in use
• Participates in professional association activities and maintains professional association memberships
• Responsible for following department policies and procedures
• May assist in development of policies, procedures and guidelines
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of California
• One year of hospital experience preferred
• Must exercise sound professional judgment and use initiative consistent with knowledge of clinical drug use and the patient
• Requires ability to work under general direction
• Requires a very high degree of accuracy
• Requires the safety of patients of all ages and department being supervised
• Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and comply with laws, regulations, and polices governing pharmacy operations

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements: Semi-Sedentary: Sits and walks throughout workday. Generally lifting objects not more than 25 Ibs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 Ibs.

Job Posted:

07/14/2026

Contact Name:

Human Resources

Contact Phone:

530.712.2137

Contact Email:

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com

Salary : $59 - $79