Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to review and dispense medications, ensure safety, and provide drug information to patients and clinicians. You will participate in final safety checks and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.

The role requires strong pharmacology knowledge, licensure in California, and a commitment to ongoing learning and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services.
• Knowledge of current practice concepts in pharmacy practice settings.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for drug interactions and dosing accuracy.
• Enter and verify orders, label and dispense medications promptly.
• Verify medications prepared by other staff.
• Communicate drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Resolve drug-related problems with other clinicians to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge to provide clinical services across age groups.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Drug information

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you'll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.

Every day, you'll build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue. We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check. That's you. You'll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion.

To excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.

• Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
• Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
• Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
• Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
• Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Required Licensure And Certifications

• BLS-CPR
• Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works: PHARM:XX

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training

Must possess strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services; knowledgeable and skilled in current practice concepts of pharmacy practice settings; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; strong project management skills; good strategic planning skills; strong change management skills; must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.

Preferred Licensure And Certifications

• ACLS

Required

• Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, upon hire or
• Doctor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy, upon hire
• Pharmacist: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women's health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

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Pay Range

$69.41 - $103.25 /hour