Clinical Pharmacist

Desert Oasis Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Oasis Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication therapy management and educational support within the PHARXM program. The role emphasizes adherence to protocol, patient safety, and collaboration with providers.

You will document patient interactions in EMR/EHR, conduct thorough med histories, and help optimize therapy across care transitions in a hybrid work setting. A CA pharmacist license and BLS within 60 days are required.

Qualifications

• PharmD or PharmD-equivalent with CA RPh license required.
• Current California Pharmacist License required.
• BLS within 60 days of hire is required for direct patient care roles.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication therapy management per PHARXM protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and plan individualized therapies.
• Support education for providers to improve patient care quality.
• Document interactions in EMR/EHR per policy and timeframes.
• Assist transitions of care ensuring safe, accurate med management.
• Refer patients to programs to address health needs and follow up.

Skills

Provider collaboration

Time management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

PharmD, BS in Pharmacy, or foreign equivalent

Current California Pharmacist License

BLS within 60 days of hire

Active pharmacy organization member

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Description

Clinical Pharmacist in the Population Health and Prescription Management (PHARXM) provides clinical, and educational functions as necessary to support the overall patient care provided by PHARxM. The Clinical Pharmacist provides medication therapy management for patients as defined under medical staff approved protocols and contributes to process improvement for the clinic and department.

Professional Duties

• Follow medical staff approved protocols in management of patients defined under PHARxM department.
• Provide comprehensive medication therapy consults to patients referred to PHARxM.
• Develop individualized medication plans to mitigate the risk of adverse side-effects.
• Provide general drug information to Providers to support the delivery of quality patient care.
• Document patient interactions and consultations in the patient's electronic medical/health record (EMR/EHR) in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures, and timeframes.
• Refer patients to other departments and/or programs for untreated health problems.
• Conduct comprehensive medication histories, assess patient compliance, and recommend therapy modifications to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Assist in transitions of care by ensuring continuity, accuracy, and safety of medication therapy across different care settings.
• Ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy for all patients.
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for drug usage, distribution, and control to ensure regulatory compliance and safe medication practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• Introduce self and your role
• Be knowledgeable about your job so that you can serve others effectively
• Do your share. Do what you say you will do and take action, follow through. Be willing to pitch in and help
• Be an active listener (make eye contact, validate)
• Be accountable for your work
• Be sensitive to factors that influence customers and co-workers situation including age, gender, culture, race and socioeconomic status. Be observant of others social cues (emotions) and respond appropriately
• Speak positively about your work, co-workers and Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care
• Offer to answer any additional questions that the person, patient or customer may have

Qualifications

• PharmD, BS in Pharmacy, or foreign equivalent, with a valid CA RPh license required.
• Current California Pharmacist License required.
• 0-2 years of pharmacy experience required.
• Active member of a State or National Pharmacy Organization, preferred.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and other computer software/applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals within all levels of the organization, patients, patient family members, providers, vendors and others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines.
• BLS required within 60 day of hire. BLS not required for employees who are not involved in direct patient care.
• At the discretion of DOHC/FHC management, this position has the potential to be a full or hybrid telecommuting position.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: Approximately 75% of day.
• Standing: Approximately 12% of day.
• Walking: Approximately 13% of day.
• Lifting: 0 - 20 lbs. approximately 40% of day.
• Bending: Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling approximately < 10% of day.
• Hearing/Visual Acuity: Adequate for use with computers, telephone/mobile device and other office equipment approximately 50% of day.
• Computer: Hig ly technical work environment. Must be able to work 6+ hours per day using computers, telephone/mobile device and other office equipment.
• Reaching: Above head 75 degrees approximately 10%.
• Hand grip dexterity: Approximately 60% of day