Pharmaceutical Specialist

5 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
About the Role

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a highly skilled Pharmaceutical Specialist to join our team in Los Angeles, California.

Job Summary

As a Pharmaceutical Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy team by preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications, pharmaceutical products, and intravenous admixtures. You will also be responsible for maintaining pharmacy inventory and equipment, as well as assisting other healthcare professionals with tasks such as reviewing medication lists, making telephone outreach to patients and other healthcare providers, and performing other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Medication Preparation and Dispensing
    • Prepare and dispense medications, pharmaceutical products, and intravenous admixtures in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy policies.
    • Verify medication orders for accuracy and completeness.
    • Fill unit dose patient-specific medication supplies from patient medication administration records.
  • Inventory Management
    • Maintain and review pharmacy inventory for medications to be returned (i.e., recalled products, expired products, deteriorated products, illegible labels, etc.).
    • Assist in non-hospital inventory stocking-to-standards by organizing, replenishing stock, and preparing monthly recharges and credits.
  • Automated Systems and Equipment
    • Operate and maintain specialized pharmacy equipment such as automated dispensing devices, I.V. compounding pumps, radio-frequency identification systems, repackaging and preparation machines, unit dosing machines, and other equipment used in the pharmacy.
    • Perform periodic checks and adjustments on equipment.
  • Regulatory Compliance
    • Uphold Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of and adhere to Federal and State Laws, standards, rules, regulations (e.g., USP standards, Board of Pharmacy regulations), regional, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures that govern the practice of pharmacy.
  • General Work Expectations
    • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement processes in a dynamic environment.
    • Display the ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients and co-workers in a professional and collaborative manner.
    • Participate in assigned education and training programs as required.
Requirements
  • Education
    • High School Diploma or GED
  • License, Certification, Registration
    • Pharmacy Technician License (California)
  • Additional Requirements
    • Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products.
    • Ability to learn and willingness to prepare hazardous drugs where hazardous drugs are prepared.
    • Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills.
    • Ability to read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information.
    • Working knowledge of current drug forms, classes, strengths, generic, and trade names.
    • Requires working knowledge of, and the ability to become proficient in, the computer system.
    • Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
    • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, and communicate with co-workers and patients.
    • Ability to lift/transport 1-50 lbs., and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.


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