Community Health System·Fresno, California
The pharmacist provides basic pharmacy services in an ambulatory care setting, including reviewing drug orders and performing drug utilization reviews. They serve as a drug expert for medical staff and oversee the accuracy of medication dispensing by pharmacy technicians.
Provides for delivery of basic pharmacy services in the Ambulatory Care setting. Reviews all drug orders and checks all work completed by ancillary personnel in the department. Provides medication consultation and drug information at point of sale. Serves as drug expert and consultant to physicians, nursing staff and other hospital personnel. Performs drug utilization review on all prescriptions including monitoring for inappropriate controlled substances usage. Accountabilities 1. Performs drug utilization review on all dispensed medications reviewing patient profile for allergies, interactions and age appropriateness.2. Intervenes with provider when appropriate for clarification and correction of medication orders. Pursues opportunities for insurance formulary adherence to enhance patient compliance.3. Reviews and verifies all drug order entry, packaging and labeling by Pharmacy Technicians to assure accuracy and appropriateness for all dispensed medications.4. Directs pharmacy support personnel in the prescription dispensing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness.5. Prepares extemporaneous compounded medications as described in the non-sterile compounding policy and procedures.6. Maintains controlled substance records and documentation in accordance with local, state and regulatory law.7. Analyzes prescribing trends for narcotics and controlled drugs with CURES website to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.8. Provides medication consultation and drug information at point of sale. Addresses conflicts with customers as necessary.9. Serves as a drug expert and consultant to physicians, nursing staff and other personnel.10. Orders controlled substance medications from wholesaler and non-controlled medications when buyer is not available.11. Be involved in a specialty area of the pharmacy as assigned and provide that expertise to other staff.12. Takes part in the quality assurance program to improve workflow and reduce medication errors.13. Completes assigned individual projects to improve overall performance of the pharmacy.14. Assists in the training and mentoring of pharmacist and pharmacy technician students.15. Performs other duties as assigned.
A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required, while a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and two years of ambulatory care experience are preferred. A valid State of California Registered Pharmacist (RPH) license is mandatory.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.
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