Ambulatory Care Pharmacist: Clinical, Patient-Focused

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a pharmacist to provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care under protocols, collaborating with physicians and other health professionals. You will manage drug therapy, educate patients, and oversee dispensing with a focus on high-quality, evidence‑based, cost-effective care in assigned clinical areas.

Requirements include a California pharmacist license and completion of a clinical residency or equivalent direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Clinical pharmacology and therapy management knowledge.
• Ability to educate patients on medications and adherence.
• Strong verbal and written communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote rational, cost-effective drug therapy in collaboration with physicians.
• Supervise Pharmacist Residents, Interns, Technicians and other staff.
• Obtain medication histories and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor and adjust drug therapy per protocol and patient data.
• Coordinate lab monitoring and ensure appropriate drug use and safety.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient education

Communication

Team guidance

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a pharmacist to provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care under protocols, collaborating with physicians and other health professionals. You will manage drug therapy, educate patients, and oversee dispensing with a focus on high-quality, evidence‑based, cost-effective care in assigned clinical areas.

Requirements include a California pharmacist license and completion of a clinical residency or equivalent direct patient care experience.