Pharmacist - Retail jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Overview

Responsible for

• Compounding IVs, checking IVs, and supervise IV compounding.
• Clinical activities such as antibiotic dosing, anticoagulation monitor, TPN dosing, renal dosing, IV to PO conversion, and reviewing patients’ medication profile.
• Verifying physician’s medication order and communicating with medical staff to achieve optimal medication therapy.
• filling and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy.
• Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy.
• Being an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug‑related information and literature
• Oversees activities of technicians and intern pharmacists in procurement, preparation and distribution of medication.
• Participating in team discussion to improve workflow and staff interaction.
• Attending codes.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacist license required.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certificates required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy. Two years of working at an acute care setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and teamwork skills are required.