Port Hueneme, CA

Pharmacist

 

Qualifications.

At a minimum, possess a Baccalaureate Degree or a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), OR have successfully completed the TOEFL and ACPE Foreign Graduate Equivalency Examination AND the National Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX.)

Possess a current, valid, unrestricted license as a Pharmacist in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Possess a minimum of 1year of experience as a pharmacist within the preceding 2 years.

Description. 

Provide patient education regarding the appropriate use of medications.

Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing in order to closely monitor medication therapy.

Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, allergy information, age specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients. Intervention with providers will be made for noted discrepancy of above listed items. 

Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.

Work closely with clinical staff in developing patient wellness programs such as smoking cessation programs and asthma classes.

Compound medications as required.

 Provide medication and healthcare related in-service training to clinical staff on new medications on the market; appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed necessary by the department head.

Supervise inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, especially scheduled pharmaceuticals, and ensure pharmacy security.

Consult with other specialty practitioners who have been referred for pharmaceutical services.

Ensure that work areas are clean and safe according to Navy and federal regulations.

Document significant medication interactions, adverse drug reactions and all medication errors.

Execute Drug Utilization Reviews (DURs) as requested by Head, Pharmacy Department, Senior Medical Officer and the Head, Directorate for Primary Care or as deemed necessary.

Maintain appropriate records and security of all scheduled controlled substances according to federal and Navy regulations.

 

Hours of Operation.

The health care worker shall be on duty for 8.5 or 9 hours (inclusive of a 30-minute or 1-hour meal break depending on shift length), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0730 and 1800.  The HCW shall not be on duty in excess of 80 hours per two-week invoice period.  Specific hours shall be scheduled one month in advance by the Commanding Officer or his designated representative.  Any changes in the schedule shall be coordinated between the HCW and the Government.