Description
Overview
St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word 'dignity' perfectly defines what our organization stands for, showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center, was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, is a not for profit, fully accredited, regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400, and more than 2,400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead, St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the 'most preferred hospital' by local consumers.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
* Clinical staff pharmacist is responsible for the accurate identification, preparation and distribution of drugs, the monitoring of patient drug therapies, and the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients served. Pharmacists supervise and direct ancillary personnel (technicians, interns) working in their immediate area. In the absence of a pharmacy supervisor, a pharmacist may be required to assume essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager. Duties include handling credit card payments according to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
(PCI-DSS). In addition to the normal background check, a credit check screening will be completed in compliance with Dignity Health's policy. This position provides care/service to the acutely ill patient from neonatal through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Qualifications
Experience:
* Previous hospital and clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
Education:
* Graduate of a School of Pharmacy with Pharm D
* Completion of an ASHP residency- preferred.
Licensure:
* Current CA Registered Pharmacist License
* BLS certification required
* ACLS Card is recommended
Training:
* Knowledge of unit dose systems, IV admixture, chemotherapy, clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and drug use evaluation required
Special Skills:
* Bilingual preferred
