Clinical Coordinator - Pharmacist

Tenet Healthcare; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Career Development

HSA/Healthcare FSA

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Hi-Desert Medical Center, part of the Desert Care Network, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator to lead pharmacy services and contribute to safe, cost-effective medication therapy. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize patient care.

Requirements include a CA pharmacist license, PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, BCPS, and hospital residency or equivalent experience. Tenet network affiliation and commitment to professional development are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid CA pharmacist’s license (maintain current at all times)
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
• Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent hospital experience (3 postgraduate years)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate good command of basic mathematical calculations

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Attendance on medical rounds (for decentralized shifts) with documentation of pharmacist interventions based on availability.
• Develop and implement facility-specific protocols, guidelines, and reference documents related to medication therapy management to minimize medication errors.
• Conduct Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and assist in making changes to pharmacotherapy based on MUE findings.
• Provide support to staff pharmacist and provide all general responsibilities of a staff pharmacist as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism with respect to oversight of pharmacy technicians, students, and interns.
• Ensure pharmaceutical care programs and medication therapy management are integrated throughout the institution.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards (TJC,FDA,CDPH,CMS,CABoP,ISMP).
• Contribute to department research for pharmacy students and residents.
• Participate in education and training of healthcare professionals in relation to medication use.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Pharmacist degree (PharmD/BSc in Pharmacy)

Tools

Omnicell

Pyxis

Cerner

Word/Excel

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 7am- 5pm Varied work days with rotating weekends

The Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator will perform educational and clinical services for the facility. They will be a drug information resource for the nurses, physicians, patients, and families. In addition, they will use critical thinking skills and perform independent decision-making as needed for the furnishing of safe and rational medication therapy. Assist upper-level management with optimization of patient care in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Attendance on medical rounds (for decentralized shifts) with documentation of pharmacist interventions based on availability.
• Assist in the Develop and implement facility-specific protocols, guidelines, and reference documents related to medication therapy management that minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Conduct Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and assist in making necessary changes to pharmacotherapy practice as needed based on MUE findings.
• Provide support to Staff Pharmacist and able to provide all general responsibilities of a Staff Pharmacist, as needed.
• Demonstrates independent leadership and professionalism with respect to the oversight of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy interns.
• Ensure pharmaceutical care programs and medication therapy management are appropriately integrated throughout the institution.
• Assist department leaders in ensuring and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards (TJC,FDA,CDPH,CMS,CABoP,ISMP).
• Contributes to department research for both pharmacy students and residents.
• Participate in the education and training of healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and students) in relation to medication use.
• Maintain professional competence with pharmacy department and state licensing requirements via staff development, independent study, and/or professional activities.
• Supports the practice of pharmacy in accordance with all applicable regulations and upholds pharmacy policy/procedures as appropriate.
• Deliver medication therapy management and provide support to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with colleagues, physicians and other care providers.
• Supports department operations and assures responsibility for professional development.
• Assist s Pharmacy Management by ensuring the most effective and cost-efficient medications are on formulary and implementation of therapeutic substitutions where appropriate per Tenet Policy.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

Physical demands:

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs)
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching
• Prolonged standing/walking
• Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment

Working Conditions:

• Handles emergency or crisis situations

Required:

• Possess a valid CA pharmacist’s license (maintain current at all times)
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
• Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent hospital experience (3 postgraduate years).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate good command of basic mathematical calculations.

Preferred:

If routines staffed in critical care areas one or all the following advanced life support certifications will be required within 90 days of hire, as applicable

• American Heart Association ACLS
• PALS
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Completion of an ASHP residency program
• Certification through the board of pharmaceutical specialties or equivalent
• Collaborative practice experience using protocol management skills
• Automatic Dispensing Machine experience (Omnicell, Pyxis, etc.)
• Familiarity with CPOE, Cerner, or other electronic documentation systems
• Office (Word, Excel, PPT) experience

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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