Medication Management Clinical Pharmacist

PIH Health•Cerritos, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Management Clinical (MMC) Pharmacist shall be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services in the ambulatory care setting utilizing approved protocols and following established policies. Provides customer focused clinical pharmaceutical care which includes, but is not restricted to primary care, anticoagulation services, and chronic condition management. Works under the direction of and report to the Program Director of Medication Management. Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, identify clinical interventions, and provide medication safety across the continuum. Serve as a medication information specialist by disseminating pertinent information to physicians, patients, nursing, and other clinical staff deemed appropriate. Participates in patient and provider educational programs to positively impact patient compliance and provider prescribing practices. Provides pharmaceutical care through continual monitoring of patients’ drug therapies and accepting responsibility for outcomes. Responsible for maintaining the security of any clinic medication supplies. Effectively utilizes pharmacy technology driven systems to improve patient safety and streamline workflow. Responsible for quality reports, medication utilization evaluations, performance improvement activities and other projects/duties as assigned adhering to deadlines set forth. All efforts shall be coordinated with and have the approval of the designated physician(s) and/or Program Director of Medication Management. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Requirements

Advanced pharmacokinetics and clinical knowledge of the disease state(s) of the patient population being treated.
Ability to apply knowledge in an Ambulatory Care setting.
Critical thinker and effective educator.
Knowledge of medication related polices/protocols.
Knowledge of clinical trials.
Evidence of continuous professional training in related field of work.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize.

Nice To Haves

Consideration to age, utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of patient/significant other when administering care.

Responsibilities

Providing pharmaceutical care services in the ambulatory care setting utilizing approved protocols and following established policies.
Providing customer focused clinical pharmaceutical care including primary care, anticoagulation services, and chronic condition management.
Identifying clinical interventions and providing medication safety across the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Serving as a medication information specialist by disseminating pertinent information to physicians, patients, nursing, and other clinical staff.
Participating in patient and provider educational programs to positively impact patient compliance and provider prescribing practices.
Providing pharmaceutical care through continual monitoring of patients’ drug therapies and accepting responsibility for outcomes.
Maintaining the security of clinic medication supplies.
Utilizing pharmacy technology driven systems to improve patient safety and streamline workflow.
Responsible for quality reports, medication utilization evaluations, performance improvement activities and other projects/duties as assigned adhering to deadlines set forth.
Coordinating all efforts with and obtaining approval from the designated physician(s) and/or Program Director of Medication Management.