Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 100,564 - 136,382; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA. You will support doctors and nurses by reviewing prescriptions, checking for drug interactions, dosing, and allergies, ensuring safe and effective medication use.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, provide patient education, and maintain clinical knowledge to serve all age groups while leveraging automated systems for efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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. Resolved 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.

Education

Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy

Doctor Of Pharmacy

Pharmacist: CA

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will 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 will 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 be successful in this role, you will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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)

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

Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$69.41 - $103.25 /hour