Clinical Pharmacist

MemorialCare•Fountain Valley, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services within the ambulatory care clinics (ACTIVE Care Clinic), focusing on the management of chronic disease states in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. The clinical pharmacist will manage primary care and specialty patients through evidence-based medication management, patient education, and protocol-driven care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years clinical ambulatory pharmacy experience required
Comprehensive knowledge of management of chronic diseases in the ambulatory setting (including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation and heart failure
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states and related information to medical management plan
Ability to utilize analytical skills related to collection, analysis and reporting of data
Basic PC skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel required
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required
Successful completion of post graduate residency training required
Current license to practice pharmacy by the California Board of Pharmacy required
Advanced Practice Pharmacist license required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Work in the multidisciplinary ACTIVE Care Clinic providing direct patient care services
Manage chronic disease states including diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and heart failure through protocols approved by Best Practice Committee
Conduct comprehensive medication management, medication reconciliation, and medication optimization
Monitor patient outcomes and adjust therapy based on clinical guidelines, laboratory values, and patient-specific factors
Provide patient education and counseling regarding medications, disease states, lifestyle modifications, and adherence strategies
Collaborate closely with physicians, case managers and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
Document clinical interventions and patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic health record
Identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to providers and leadership when needed
Participate in development, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical workflows and protocols
Support quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals related to patient outcomes, productivity, and growth
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and best practices related to ambulatory care pharmacy services
Possess strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Ability to be at work and be on time
Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives
Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Other related duties and projects as assigned
Provide direct pharmacy care services through interaction with patients within the ambulatory care clinics
Manage and monitor patients with chronic disease states including diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and heart failure
Optimize medication therapy utilizing evidence-based guidelines and approved protocols
Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes and patient care coordination
Educate patients on disease state management, medications, adherence, and lifestyle modifications
Document interventions, recommendations, and patient encounters accurately and timely
Participate in workflow optimization and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Assist with implementation and maintenance of clinical protocols and procedures
Support organizational goals related to patient access, productivity, quality metrics, and growth
Other duties as assigned