Stanford Health Care·Palo Alto, California
Provides a full range of clinical, distributive, and administrative pharmaceutical services, including compounding and dispensing medications. Acts as a consultant on treatment teams and coordinates pharmacy services for clinical research and investigational drug trials.
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A Brief Overview Provides the full range of distributive, clinical, consultative, research, investigational, and/or administrative pharmaceutical services. Incumbents select, compound, manufacture, purchase, dispense, and/or preserve drugs, medicines, and other therapeutic agents; serve as a member and consultant on treatment or diagnostic teams; disseminates drug information to members of the hospital staff and interested community groups; may participate in hospital research projects or perform pharmaceutical research.
Applies knowledge of solubility behavior of substances, stability of drugs, usages of drugs, and limitations on modes of administering drugs, and similarly applies knowledge of incompatibilities in evaluating dosages and permissible concentrations of drugs, and in anticipating, preventing, and treating undesirable chemical reactions. Applies knowledge of the physical and chemical properties and characteristics of computing dosages, weighing and measuring drugs, and mixing and compounding drugs and chemicals. Has legal responsibility for proper interpretation of prescriptions and the dispensing of prescribed products, and call to physician's attention any synergistic, antagonistic, and cumulative effects, as well as questionable overdoses or incompatibilities. Identifies fine differences between drugs as they relate to therapeutic efficacy of the products. Maintains continuous awareness f new developments in the fast-moving drug field and be aware of emerging patterns, systems, and techniques in pharmacy practice. Maintains records, documents patient data, prepares written reports, and provides oral reports concerning patient care. May contribute to the accredited teaching programs, indoctrination and refresher training courses. Specifies proper storage, protection, and preservation of therapeutic agents, in accordance with the standards of the United States Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P.) and the National Formulary (N.F.)
Investigational
Drug
Service: Provides assistance in the coordination and maintenance of pharmacy services relating to research at SHC. Participates in sponsor site qualification and initiation visits. Supports practices relating to pharmacy dispensing based on IRB approved clinical trials. Provides guidance to investigational drug service pharmacy technicians. Upon request, attends various meetings to provide pharmacy input on drug protocols. Serves as the liaison between the study team, protocol sponsor, and nursing to coordinate drug therapy. Participates in audits from the sponsors, FDA, DEA, NIH and other regulatory agencies as needed.
Education Qualifications Bachelor's in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university.
Experience Qualifications Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience. One (1) year if completed a PGY1 residency.
Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus. Ability to precept students and residents. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines. Knowledge of influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility. Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature; medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states. Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies. Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice. Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription drugs and drug products and their indications, efficacy, dosage, mechanisms of action; fate and disposition (if known), major contraindications and potential side effects.
Licenses and Certifications CA Board of Pharmacy License - Registered Pharmacist required and BLS - Basic Life Support required within 30 Days or ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 30 Days
These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
Requires a Bachelor's in Pharmacy and a valid CA Board of Pharmacy License, along with BLS or ACLS certification. Candidates need two years of related experience, or one year if a PGY1 residency was completed.
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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