Clinical Pharmacist -Pharmacy - Part Time 10 Hours (Variable) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

1d•$70 - $116

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services, and education. The role verifies medication orders and dispensed medications, evaluates medication appropriateness, oversees pharmacy operations and controlled-substance processes, supervises and trains technicians, and works closely with medical and nursing staff. The pharmacist also provides clinical monitoring and recommendations, participates in quality improvement and medication safety programs, supports policy and workflow improvements, and educates pharmacy staff, clinicians, students, interns, and residents.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Hospital or ambulatory care experience, or completion of a residency program in a hospital or ambulatory care setting.
Current pharmacist licensure with the California State Board of Pharmacy (CA DCA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Organization and time-management skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills.
Ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
Ability to function independently and as a member of a team.
Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) is required within LA City; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.

Responsibilities

Verify medication orders accurately and promptly through Cerner, evaluate medication profiles for appropriateness, and verify medications dispensed.
Follow investigational drug procedures.
Oversee daily pharmacy operations, drug distribution activities, and compliance with sterile compounding regulations.
Oversee narcotic dispensing and reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure pharmacy policies comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing drugs and controlled substances.
Recommend and facilitate improvements to pharmacy workflows and operations.
Supervise and coordinate pharmacy technicians and assist with their mentorship and training.
Maintain effective working relationships and open communication with medical and nursing staff regarding pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, and applicable regulations.
Provide coverage and support outside normal responsibilities when needed, including sick-call coverage and additional shifts.
Work with minimal supervision, solve problems independently, and provide solutions to issues such as drug shortages, coverage needs, narcotic discrepancies, and computer downtime.
Assist with reviewing and revising policies, procedures, and medication order sets in Cerner.
Complete patient monitoring profiles and make therapeutic recommendations in accordance with published guidelines and the hospital formulary.
Participate in pharmacy continuous quality improvement activities and clinical programs, follow therapeutic guidelines, and recommend therapy optimization.
Participate in adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting programs.
Enforce hospital formulary requirements, process non-formulary requests, and apply therapeutic interchange policies.
Document clinical interventions in the department-approved system.
Train pharmacists-in-training, newly hired pharmacists, and residents; precept and mentor pharmacy students and interns.
Provide formal and informal drug education to pharmacy, medical, nursing, and ancillary services.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.