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
Position Summary:
* Participate in and provide experience all technical and professional aspects of the provision of pharmaceutical services. Learning objectives and assignments must be completed in all assigned rotations. The program will require a minimum of 2,000 hours to accomplish the basic intent of the ASHP Residency Standards plus provide for special training in an area of emphasis. This position provides care/service to a critically ill through rehabilitating 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).
Responsibilities:
* Maintains appropriate drug control by completing monthly floor inspections.
* Completes appropriate and accurate narcotic control functions and documentation.
* Coordinates and reports quality outcomes related to the departmental services.
* Assures smooth operation of department on a daily basis.
Qualifications
Minimum:
* Registered Pharmacist.
* Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy Degree.
* Knowledge of unit dose systems, IV admixture, chemotherapy, clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and drug use evaluation.
* BLS- American Heart Association.
Preferred:
* Pharm.D. degree is preferred.
* Bilingual is preferred
