Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist I - Outpatient/Specialty Pharmacy (1.0 FTE, Days)

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital At Stanford • Palo Alto, CA

422d • $187,158 - $203,070

About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist I at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford plays a crucial role in providing pharmaceutical services as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This position involves selecting, dispensing, and managing medications while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The pharmacist will also engage in patient counseling, education, and the training of pharmacy residents and interns, contributing to the overall mission of delivering exceptional care to children and families.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Two years of related experience in pharmacy practice.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist by the California Board of Pharmacy.
• Current AHA Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription drugs, their indications, and potential side effects.
• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions in a clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatric pharmacy practice.
• Familiarity with specialty pharmacy services.
• Advanced communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive, clinical, consultative, and administrative pharmaceutical services.
• Select and dispense drugs, medicines, and other therapeutic agents.
• Interpret prescriptions and ensure proper dispensing of medications.
• Maintain records and document patient data, preparing written and oral reports.
• Request prior authorizations and prepare claims for billing.
• Provide patient and caregiver medication counseling.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and oversee medication preparation.
• Participate in the training of pharmacy residents, interns, and students.
• Investigate patient assistance programs and assist patients with enrollment.
• Assess and escalate medication concerns to providers as needed.

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities.
• State-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive work environment focused on family-centered care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed