Pharmacist, California

Company Overview:
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

 

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

 

Help create a brighter, stronger future for the children we serve at Shriners Children’s Southern California (SCSC). We are a family-centered, pediatric subspecialty Ambulatory Surgical Center located in Pasadena, providing complex care for children with orthopedic conditions.

Job Overview:
The Pharmacist provides comprehensive services for a pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center and outpatient clinic. The Pharmacist plays a key role in supporting both surgical and clinical operations by checking, preparing, compounding, and distributing medications. 

 

Compensation for the position ranges from $64 - $84/hour, and is based upon experience and departmental equity.

 

This is a per-diem position, which means the role is scheduled on an as-needed basis rather than a fixed full-time or part-time schedule. Per-diem employees have flexible schedules and may be asked to work based on the organization's staffing needs and the employee's availability. 

Responsibilities:
Conducts and oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications, guided by professional standards of practice.Performs sterile IV compounding in compliance with established standards and protocols

Receive prescriptions and medication orders from providers

Check medication orders for proper dosing, contraindications, interactions

Prepares, fills, and dispenses medications based upon physician orders

Assesses the appropriateness of medications prescribed, monitors medication effects on the patient and provides drug information to hospital and medical staff

Restocks the Omnicell automated dispensing system at the end of each shift to ensure medications are readily available for patient care

Assist the Pharmacy Manager in planning, developing, coordinating and controlling pharmacy department functions and in training, supervising and evaluating pharmacy support personnel

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum:

CA MiPharmacy license 

2+ years Pharmacy Outpatient experience

 

Preferred:

Bachelor in Pharmacy required, PharmD

Experience in an inpatient pharmacy setting

Experience using Omnicell automated dispensing systems

Previous experience in an inpatient surgical pharmacy setting