Assistant Director

Mathnasium; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Pharmacist for ambulatory care services, delivering pharmaceutical care per approved protocols and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, and ongoing monitoring of drug therapies, under the direction of the Program Director of Medication Management. Strong clinical knowledge and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• California Registered Pharmacist licensed by the state Board of Pharmacy.
• Board-certified or residency training in ambulatory care preferred.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy recognized by the state board.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmaceutical care in ambulatory care using approved protocols.
• Monitor patients' drug therapies and assess outcomes for quality care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient safety and outcomes.
• Educate patients and providers to improve adherence and prescribing practices.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

Clinical pharmacology

Education & teaching

Medication safety

Education

PharmD

Ambulatory care residency

APh/APP advanced practice pharmacist

California Pharmacist license

Job description

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 .

Required Skills

• Possess advanced pharmacokinetics and clinical knowledge of the disease state(s) of the patient population being treated and have the ability to apply this knowledge in an Ambulatory Care setting.
• Critical thinker and effective educator.
• Possess knowledge of medication related polices/protocols, clinical trials, evidence of continuous professional training in related field of work, excellent computer, verbal/written communications, and ability to prioritize.
• With consideration to age, utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of patient/significant other when administering care.

Required Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• California Registered Pharmacist through the Board of Pharmacy
• (BLS) Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
• (APh/APP) Advanced Practice Pharmacist through the Board of Pharmacy within 1 year of hire.
• PharmD - Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Other Completion of an ambulatory care residency and/or advanced certification in a pharmacy specialty area
• 3 years working experience as a California Registered Pharmacist in a hospital, retail or ambulatory care setting with clinical background in a specialty area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design of pharmacy systems, equipment specific to medication being administered and processes

of pharmacy systems, equipment specific to medication being administered and processes preferred.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

• Possess advanced pharmacokinetics and clinical knowledge of the disease state(s) of the patient population being treated and have the ability to apply this knowledge in an Ambulatory Care setting.
• Critical thinker and effective educator.
• Possess knowledge of medication related polices/protocols, clinical trials, evidence of continuous professional training in related field of work, excellent computer, verbal/written communications, and ability to prioritize.
• With consideration to age, utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of patient/significant other when administering care.