Pharmacist in Charge-Name On Pharmacist License
Indio, CaliforniaAs part of the pharmacy team with Kaiser Permanente, you’ll learn and grow as you help make a difference in the lives of everyone in our communities. Whether you’re working with patients, partnering with physicians, or collaborating with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in an information-rich environment. One where your development will be supported and your skills will be challenged as you work at the top of your license. If you want to explore opportunities beyond your role, we provide a wide array of professional growth opportunities to help our pharmacy team advance their skills and careers. If you believe in the continued pursuit of excellence, there’s no better place to put your beliefs into practice.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
- Pay Range: $98.46 - $101.42 / hour
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As part of the Kaiser Permanente pharmacy team, you’ll collaborate with other team members and physicians to continually evolve and enhance patient care. You can also take advantage of our electronic medical record systems and our integrated technology platforms. It’s a unique opportunity to drive the future of care for all while leveraging your expertise to improve the total health of our members.
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Alex
Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager
“I’ve felt real support every step of the way throughout my pharmacy career. I would not be the pharmacist I am today if I was not empowered to practice kindness and compassion, and be allowed to be me. I feel blessed to have been a part of this organization for the past 16 years.”
Osagie
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Supervisor
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Porsha
Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services
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Project Manager
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“When you join Kaiser Permanente, you have access to a wealth of experience in the health care industry. You’ll learn about more than medications. You’ll gain experience in customer service, data entry, and other valuable areas. I enjoy supporting our pharmacists and ensuring my patients receive the medications they need.”
Pharmacist in Charge-Name On Pharmacist License
Primary Location Indio, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Indio Medical Offices
Job Number 1337442 Date posted 03/07/2025
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Description:
The Pharmacist In Charge (Name on Pharmacy License) is responsible for the daily operation of the pharmacy and to assure compliance with the laws governing the operation of a pharmacy per the State Board of Pharmacy. Under indirect supervision consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and non-licensed personnel. Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification. Performs other duties as required.
Job Summary:
The Pharmacist In Charge (Name on Pharmacy License) is responsible for the daily operation of the pharmacy and to assure compliance with the laws governing the operation of a pharmacy per the State Board of Pharmacy. Under indirect supervision consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and non-licensed personnel. Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification. Performs other duties as required.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assures compliance with all regulation and laws as required by the State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies as it applies to the daily operation of the pharmacy where prescriptions and compounds are dispensed.
- Provides direction to staff members
- Interviews patients to obtain information regarding drug use, drug allergies and sensitivities and documents the information to appropriate records of the pharmacy information system; advises patients verbally and with written materials on significant precautions, proper drug therapy and administration, the use of related devices and the coordination of drug therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures.
- Reviews and interprets prescription orders and verifies accuracy and completeness of patient labeling and input into pharmacy information system.
- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmaceuticals and pharmacy products, including antineoplastics and/or other sterile products as required, according to legal requirements, established policies and procedures, and accepted professional standards of practice.
- Evaluates and resolves real or potential drug therapy problems related to interpretation of prescriptions, drug furnishing irregularities, service complaints and issues such as drug procurement or equipment problems, according to established policies and procedures.
- Confers with medical personnel concerning care and treatment of patients, related critical diagnoses, drug dosage, interactions, dosage forms, and other factors which might influence the course of treatment and the activity medications; suggests changes in drug therapy and/or use, as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing.
- Maintains work area and equipment in an organized and clean condition; maintains a safe and efficient work environment.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Pharmacy Degree Required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Pharmacist License (California)
Additional Requirements:
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledgeable of Federal and State laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patients medical management plan.
- Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer systems and other equipment.
- Must be able to type prescription labels.
- Following language applies to PIC (name on license) in Ambulatory Care Licensed Sterile Compounding Pharmacy only:
- Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or Ambulatory Care residency, or equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease state management, age appropriate therapy, and other information as it pertains to medical or pharmaceutical care management plan.
- Expertise in drug utilization review.
- Federal/State laws/regulations regarding delivery of pharmacy services and the scope of practice of a pharmacist.
- Working knowledge of aseptic techniques & preparation of sterile IV products & chemotherapeutic agents, as required.
- Emergency medication & drug monitoring, as required.
- Sources of current drug information and medical literature.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from patient/other sources for a medical management plan.
- Teaching ability and evaluation.
- Effective verbal/written communication skills at appropriate level.
- Learn & operate pharmacy computer system (s) & other equipment and software.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others on the patient care team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Notes:
• Start and end times should be variable.
• Duration of temporary position is approximately 6 months.
Primary Location: California,Indio,Indio Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Temporary
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B10-UPSC|AFSCME|United Pharmacists of SCAL
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Indio MOB & Pharmacy - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 0808
Pay Range: $98.46 - $101.42 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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