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Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to serve as the primary floor pharmacist for critical care and pediatric service lines during overnight shifts. This role involves responding to bedside codes, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients, offering expert drug information, overseeing pharmacy operations, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary floor pharmacist for the critical care service line during overnight shifts, responding to bedside codes and proactively assisting physicians with unstable patients.
- Provide pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients of all ages, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, monitoring drug levels, adjusting medications, and verifying medication orders in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Research and answer clinical questions from physicians and nurses regarding dosing, drug interactions, side effects, compounding, storage, and proper use.
- Prepare and dispense medications, manage inventory, and oversee pharmacy technicians, interns, residents, and students.
- Follow and promote hospital safety standards, report adverse drug events or medication errors, and help update medication policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Active Pharmacist license in the state of practice (required prior to starting/orientation).
- BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted).
- Critical Care OR Pediatric experience (both preferred, but not required).
Experience
- Completion of at least 1 year of residency OR multiple years of equivalent inpatient clinical experience.
Skills
- Comfort making high-acuity clinical decisions independently.
Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy.
- Residency training is strongly preferred over experience alone.
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing and able to respond to codes at bedside and verify orders.
- Schedule: Nights, 2100 - 0800 (7 nights on, 7 nights off, approximately 36 hours per week).
- Out-of-state relocation assistance may be available.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Medix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse environment and proudly declare that our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made without regard to these factors.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.