Job Description:

Classification: Contract Contract Length: 6-monthsJob ID: 16432157At CereCore, our heart for healthcare is interconnected with our knowledge of technical solutions, creating a vital link that ultimately drives the delivery of high-quality care. CereCore is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Healthcare. CereCore is seeking a Pharmacist that will work for a Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.SummaryThe COE Pharmacist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. The COE pharmacist shall use the medication process to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with client hospital policies, protocols and proceduresRequirementsApproving orders, processing orders, validating orders, and clinical dosing, managing the vigilance high alerts at night.Provides patient care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapyIs of service to patients, physicians, nurses and other pharmacistsMaintains and improves job knowledge, skills and competencePractices and adheres to "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"Performs duties in accordance with specific standards of care as evidenced by completion of competency skills checklistArticulates daily activities that support continuous quality improvement of patient carePrepares written or oral report at change of shift to communicate incomplete assignments and potential patient safety concerns to monitor in order to ensure continuity of medication therapyDemonstrates knowledge and mastery of required job functions, internal communications and operating systemsAccurately enters orders in the computer in a timely mannerSupports and assists in meeting departmental goals for order entry and clinical programsEnsures facility procedures are followed when non-formulary drugs, target drugs, restricted drugs and investigational drugs are orderedInitiates change in assignments based on workload and resources availableDemonstrates proficiency in computer order entry and related computer functionsScreens for drug interactions, allergies, order duplications, appropriate diagnosis, renal and liver function prior to order entryAssures facility queues are addressed in a timely mannerInvestigates and reports adverse drug events and medication incidentsFacilitates dissemination of drug information in a timely manner to achieve high quality, cost effective, positive therapeutic outcomes when consultedReviews and interprets all physician orders received, using the patient profileMonitors for incompatibilities, concentration and rate on intravenous drugsParticipates in the maintenance of continuous quality improvement programAssists in the development and review of COE protocolsDocuments clinical interventions and follow-up when indicatedAssesses orders for age-specific appropriateness from neonatal through geriatricFollows CSC pharmacy policies and proceduresRequirements California Pharmacist License RequiredPharmD required.One (1) year hospital experience is requiredExperience working with MEDITECH preferredExperience with Vigilance is preferredAdaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.Building Strategic Work Relationships - Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.Contributing to Team Success - Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.Customer Focus - Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behinds business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.Technical Professional Knowledge and Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.CereCore was formed in 2001 as a shared service business within a large hospital operator. We focus solely on helping healthcare organizations align business and IT strategies to improve processes and patient care.