Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care, Full-Time, Variable Shift

Adventist Health • Lodi, CA

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About The Position

Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to outpatient clinic patients to
ensure safe and effective drug therapy, taking into consideration patient’s
diagnosis, prescribed treatment, age group and other identified needs. Uses
independent decision-making, clinical judgment, and in-depth knowledge of
pharmacotherapy and therapeutics.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of pharmacy recognized by State of California Board of Pharmacy: Required
• Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required
• Registered Pharmacist licensure in state of practice: Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
• One years' ambulatory care residency or three years' clinical work experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience as a clinical pharmacist specializing in a regulatory area: Preferred
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists (BCPS) or equivalent, or three years' experience in ambulatory care: Preferred
• California Advanced Practice certification within one year of hire: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical pharmacy applications to patient care. Reviews medication utilization to establish the best therapeutic outcomes. Assures that medication prescribing is optimal with respect to indication, dose, route, frequency, history of allergy, and does not duplicate or interact with the effects of other drugs. Exercises independent judgment on complex Pharmacy cases. Provides direct patient care pursuant to collaborative agreements specific to the practice setting.
• Provides medication consults on drug therapy and drug dosages using a high level of technical skill and critical thinking ability.
• Provides consultant services to various medical staff committees and demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill regarding medications used in the care of newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintains controlled substance records according to established procedures. Assists and audits regulatory compliance.
• Participates in training programs for pharmacists and other ancillary hospital personnel. Mentors and trains staff as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees