Pharmacist Per Diem

JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK�s cross streets is named in his honor.

Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including:

�Emergency care 24/7

�Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology

�Cardiovascular services

�Maternity care and pediatric services

�Ambulatory surgery center

�Imaging services

�Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

Summary

Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems.
Additionally, ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
May also advise physicians on medication utilization.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patient�s medication therapy and orders written for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status.
• Advise patient care team of issues with, or possible enhancements to, patient�s medication therapy and document such interventions.
• Prepare, label and dispense medications for patients in accordance with physicians� prescriptions.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records.
• Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored and maintained.
• Supervise the process and technical personnel who assist in preparation, maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies.
• Maintain liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff.
• Provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission standards.

Education

Required: Pharm. D. or BS in pharmacy

Experience

Preferred: Hospital experience

Certifications

Required: CA Pharmacy License

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.