Pharmacist Lead - Hospital - Pharmacy - Full-time

The Lead Pharmacist serves as the clinical expert and operational resource for a designated specialty area (Oncology, Med/Surg, NICU, PICU, IV Admixture, Residency/Student Program). Leads or assists in the identification and resolution of work process issues within the department and/or specialty area, assuring quality and patient safety are of greatest importance. Performs a variety of Pharmacist duties at a high functioning level. Works directly with the Pharmacy and department leadership providing practical application of pharmacy protocols, policies, and procedures. Coordinates the initial data collection for the specified department and recommends solutions, consulting with pharmacy management. Evaluates staff competencies, provides education and training, assists with staff scheduling, and provides feedback to management regarding staff performance within the specialty area.

Position Details

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt					FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs)
Shift: Day					Shift Length: 8
Pay Range: 72.00 - 101.40					Location: 9300 Valley Children's Pl, Madera, CA 93636 USA

About Us:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Department at Valley Children’s utilizes evidence-based therapeutic guidelines to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients. Our highly trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work side-by-side with providers and other interprofessional teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, while utilizing state-of-the-art technology to maximize patient safety. Inpatient Pharmacy provides clinical interdisciplinary pharmacy services in all inpatient areas including Rehab, PICU, NICU, Acute Care, and Oncology. We have numerous pharmacy advance practice protocols including antibiotic monitoring, anticoagulation, IV to oral conversion, and renal dosing. Other clinically supported services include the Emergency Department, Palliative Care, Investigational Drug oversight, and parenteral nutrition (including production). Our team members also support the following specialty clinics: Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology/CF, Endocrinology, Neurology, Cardiology and our complex primary care center. Many pharmacists hold collaborative practice agreements to optimize medication therapy management and collaborate to enhance patient care.

Valley Children’s Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year hospital experience. Shall be able to perform all duties as a Pharmacist
• Communication skills: Demonstrated ability to give both positive and constructive feedback to management, technician and pharmacist staff members, residents, and students

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree required
• ASPH Accredited Residency Program. Pediatrics preferred but not required
• RPH - Registered Pharmacist License - California State Board of Pharmacy required
• BLS - Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• NPI - National Provider ID Number required under HIPPA Administrative Simplification
• PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support is required within 12 months of hire or transfer into position
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Encouraged for those serving in the position preferred
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, etc. preferred

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.