Adventist Health·Clearlake, California
Responsible for day-to-day professional pharmacy activities including compounding, dispensing, and monitoring patient drug therapy. The role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses to ensure medication safety and efficacy.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Standards of Behavior
Pharmacist - Director of Pharmacy
Professionalism and Self-Development
Pharmacist (AHCL)
Conducts and accurately documents in the medical record drug protocols as ordered by physicians including, but not limited to, TPN, Pharmacokinetic, and Heparin. Contacts and intervenes with physicians and/or nurses regarding questions, errors, or irregularities on orders.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
Maintains computerized patient record system to monitor medication therapy for safety and efficacy, including but not limited to, medications, med errors, and nursing unit inspections.
Maintains daily records of controlled drugs as required by law.
Monitors and intervenes on all drug regimens as indicated by quality assurance plan, including, but not limited to, drug-drug interactions, drug allergies, toxic/therapeutic drug levels, and appropriateness indications.
Provides clinical drug information to meet the needs of the physicians and nursing staff through direct contact and/or committee participation.
Reviews inventory levels to ensure that all outdated drugs, or drugs that have lost their potency, are removed.
Supervises support personnel in routine performance of their duties, including but not limited to, IV admixtures, medication dispensation and medication compounding. Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
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.