Clinical Pharmacist
About The Position
As a Clinical Pharmacist at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center, you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care services to patients and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. The role includes reviewing and verifying medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy while considering patient-specific factors such as age, weight, renal function, and allergies. You will also monitor serum drug concentrations and adjust dosages as needed to achieve therapeutic goals and minimize toxicity. Daily responsibilities include medication order review, pharmacokinetic monitoring, drug information provision, patient education, and participation in clinical initiatives. The pharmacist also conducts medication reviews and medication therapy management services, participates in antimicrobial stewardship, and monitors and reports adverse drug reactions.
Requirements
- Completion of a 4-year course at an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or Pharm. D. degree.
- Current California Pharmacist Licensure required.
- Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire.
- Microsoft Office and common drug information software.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred, or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency.
Responsibilities
- Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy, considering patient-specific factors such as age, weight, renal function, and allergies.
- Monitor serum drug concentrations and adjust dosages as needed to achieve therapeutic goals and minimize toxicity.
- Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients on their medications, including proper administration, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and provide MTM services to patients with chronic diseases.
- Participate in antimicrobial stewardship programs to promote appropriate antibiotic use and prevent antimicrobial resistance.
- Monitor for and report adverse drug reactions.
- Participate in clinical initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
