Ambulatory Care Pharmacist - Elevate Patient Therapy

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a pharmacist to provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care under approved protocols, collaborating with health professionals to manage patient therapies. The role includes patient education and oversight of dispensing, with a focus on high-quality, evidence-based, cost-effective care in clinical settings.

The position emphasizes coordinating drug therapy decisions, monitoring laboratory parameters, and contributing to continuous improvement of pharmaceutical services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or equivalent direct patient care experience.
• Valid California Pharmacist license at hire.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care using approved protocols in collaboration with health professionals.
• Manage patient drug therapy, educate patients, and oversee dispensing activities.
• Promote cost-effective, evidence-based pharmaceutical care.
• Inpatient and outpatient drug therapy optimization under supervision.
• Monitor labs, drug levels, and adverse effects to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Educate providers and staff through presentations and one-on-one interactions.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient education

Medication therapy management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Laboratory monitoring

Verbal & written communication

Education

Pharm.D or B.S. in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a pharmacist to provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care under approved protocols, collaborating with health professionals to manage patient therapies. The role includes patient education and oversight of dispensing, with a focus on high-quality, evidence-based, cost-effective care in clinical settings.

The position emphasizes coordinating drug therapy decisions, monitoring laboratory parameters, and contributing to continuous improvement of pharmaceutical services.