Pharmacist-Relief Pool

RELIEF POOL POSITION REQUIRES TRAVELLING TO FACTORIA, BELLEVUE, RENTON, KENT AND RCA CLINIC PHARMACIES. Job Summary: Pharmacists at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ensure that patients receive safe and effective, optimal medication therapy while providing expertise and information to empower patients and prescribers to make informed choices in medication therapy. Pharmacists ensure that pharmacy care is coordinated with the patient care plan. Essential Responsibilities: Interprets prescription orders and dispenses drugs and devices. Counsels patients using clear and effective communication skills and providing written information as necessary. Ensures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performs safety checks when dispensing medications; and takes appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences. Demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine by using appropriate references to form recommendation to patients and providers; clearly communicates rationale around mediation therapy selection: stays current on clinical initiatives and priorities: and evaluates clinical appropriateness of medication therapy. Supervises pharmacy assistants, technicians, interns and externs in all aspects of daily pharmacy workflow including the appropriate processing and releasing of prescriptions and customer service. Provides medical, nursing and other clinical staff with information regarding medication use management, drug therapy, preferred protocols and guidelines to include therapeutic values, hazards and uses of medications. Ensures the proper and safe storage of medications and keeps accurate records of such. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum two (2) years of pharmacy practice and technical experience within the last five (5) years. Experience interacting with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians within the last two (2) years. Education Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD required. License, Certification, Registration Pharmacist License (Washington) required at hire Additional Requirements: Communication, customer service, analytical and problem solving skills. Knowledge of pharmacy practice standards, laws and regulations. Preferred Qualifications: N/A

• Interprets prescription orders and dispenses drugs and devices.
• Counsels patients using clear and effective communication skills and providing written information as necessary.
• Ensures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performs safety checks when dispensing medications; and takes appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences.
• Demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine by using appropriate references to form recommendation to patients and providers; clearly communicates rationale around mediation therapy selection: stays current on clinical initiatives and priorities: and evaluates clinical appropriateness of medication therapy.
• Supervises pharmacy assistants, technicians, interns and externs in all aspects of daily pharmacy workflow including the appropriate processing and releasing of prescriptions and customer service.
• Provides medical, nursing and other clinical staff with information regarding medication use management, drug therapy, preferred protocols and guidelines to include therapeutic values, hazards and uses of medications.
• Ensures the proper and safe storage of medications and keeps accurate records of such.

• Communication, customer service, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy practice standards, laws and regulations.

• Health Care Benefits
• Compensation
• Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
• Labor Management Partnership
• Work-Life Balance
• Healthy Workforce

As 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. 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.