Clinical Pharmacist

Good Samaritan Hospital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospital in California is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective medication use and participate in evidence-based practices to reduce drug-related risks. You will collaborate with the pharmacy team, nurses, physicians, and staff to resolve drug therapy issues and provide expertise on pharmacokinetics and dosing adjustments.

The role offers opportunities to train new pharmacists, students, and technicians, contributing to a high-quality patient care environment and

Qualifications

• B.S. or PharmD from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current California Pharmacist license.
• One year hospital experience; residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily interaction with pharmacy team, nurses, physicians and staff and intervene in conflicts regarding drug therapy issues.
• Provide medication information and consultation on pharmacokinetics, dose adjustments, and monitoring.
• Participate in training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

B.S. or PharmD ACPE-accredited

California Pharmacist license

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $82.53 - $107.20 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Clinical Pharmacist, your work plays an important role in the care of patients and healthcare providers by assuring the safe and the effective use of medications as needed. The Clinical Pharmacist monitors and evaluates prescribed therapies to promote optimal drug use and evidence-based practices to reduce risks of drug misadventures.

• You will have daily interaction with your pharmacy team, nurses, physicians and other facility staff in the hospital and intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions that may arise.
• You will provide medication information and consultation on pharmacokinetics, dose adjustments, orders laboratory tests, medication monitoring according to established policies and procedures
• You will have the opportunity to participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians

What qualifications you will need:

• B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• A current and valid license as a registered pharmacist in the state of California.
• One year hospital or equivalent experience required. Residency preferred.

Benefits

Good Samaritan Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Good Samaritan Hospital has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470+ bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography, Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments, our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for "Best Place to Have a Baby", complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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