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The Pharmacist – Outpatient shall supervise and perform all aspects concerning to the preparation and dispensing of medications while maintaining ethical and professional behavior to ensure efficient, timely distribution, and control of medication within the Outpatient Pharmacy setting. He/she shall also work with the Outpatient Pharmacy Team and be instrumental in training of pharmacy staff regarding department processes, policies, and protocols and act as the Pharmacist-on-Duty when the Pharmacist-in-Charge is not present. He/she shall serve as a medication information specialist by providing accurate information to patients and professional health care providers. He/she shall conduct ongoing assessments of patient medication therapy regimens when verifying a prescription in order to optimize patient outcomes and make recommendations to the prescriber and/or primary physician when deemed appropriate. He/she shall document any medication errors, adverse drug reactions (ADEs) and report them accordingly. He/she shall complete projects as assigned by Pharmacy Management adhering to deadlines set forth. He/she shall participate in meetings and provide in-services as assigned by Pharmacy Management. He/she shall provide ongoing assessments of pharmacy technicians specific to the retail setting. He/she shall maintain an ethical, professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the Outpatient Pharmacy and keep current on Federal and State regulations as they pertain to pharmacy in a retail setting. He/she shall reflect and maintain a positive attitude representing the pharmacy, as well as the entire hospital.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Possess basic knowledge in pharmaceutical care and have the ability to apply them in an Outpatient Pharmacy retail setting.
• Possess the ability to critically think.
• Possess knowledge of policies governing the use of Controlled Substance, medication related polices/protocols, evidence of continuous professional training, excellent computer, verbal/written communications, and ability to prioritize is required.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy, possesses a PharmD degree, and be a California Registered Pharmacist in good standing is required.
• Must have a current BCLS Healthcare Provider CPR Card from the American Heart Association.
• A minimum of two (2) years of working experience as a California Registered Pharmacist in a community/retail setting and experience with pharmacy systems/processes. 

Preferred:

• Completion of a residency and/or advanced certification in a pharmacy specialty area
• Experience using Microsoft applications and the Pharmacy application FSI

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V

About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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