Clinical Pharmacist III - Infectious Diseases Specialist

County of Riverside; California; In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

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County of Riverside seeks a Clinical Pharmacist III to support Infectious Diseases programs at Riverside Medical Center in Moreno Valley. You will provide ID pharmacotherapy, antimicrobial stewardship, outpatient clinic coverage, and mentor residents and students.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, leadership, and project management in a hospital setting, with opportunities for teaching and research participation.

Competenze

• Pharm. D. degree from ACPE-accredited school.
• Completion of a PGY-1 residency; 5 years post-residency in the related specialty.
• Two or more years post-residency in Infectious Diseases pharmacy (for advanced tracks) and CA licensure.

Mansioni

• Provide infectious diseases pharmacotherapy consultation and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Oversee quality assurance and junior staff in pharmacy operations.
• Teach and mentor residents and APPE students; participate in rounds and education.
• Lead or contribute to process-improvement projects to optimize antimicrobial use.

Conoscenze

Infectious Diseases

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Clinical Pharmacy

Leadership

Formazione

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)

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About The Position

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist III to support core Infectious Diseases (ID) programs within the Medical Center’s Department of Pharmacy in Moreno Valley, California. The incumbent will provide infectious diseases consultation services, support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, and provide coverage for the outpatient ID clinic. Additional responsibilities include teaching and mentoring pharmacy residents and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students; participating in clinical and operational research initiatives; ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional standards; and leading or contributing to process improvement projects that enhance patient care and optimize antimicrobial use. The Clinical Pharmacist III exercises a high degree of independent judgment, provides oversight to lower-level staff, and manages complex assignments requiring advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills. As a subject matter expert in a designated specialty area, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate advanced clinical proficiency and leadership. The Clinical Pharmacist III is the lead-level classification in the Clinical Pharmacist series and reports to a Supervising Clinical Pharmacist or the Assistant Pharmacy Director. The ideal candidate will have completed postgraduate year two (PGY2) residency training in Infectious Diseases, hold Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (BCIDP) certification (preferred), and have comparable experience as an infectious diseases pharmacist.

Schedule:

Four 10-hour shifts per week (4/10 schedule), with occasional work-from-home flexibility during administrative work hours. The position requires considerable walking and standing.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive, innovative care and is recognized as one of the region’s top employers. This 439-bed medical center is a designated Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Can you see yourself here? For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Provide answers to both distributive and clinical questions; consistently monitor the work of lower level staff to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures; resolve problems and issues arising from pharmacy operations and ensure the smooth workflow of services.
• Work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care; work with other members of the medical center to ensure a cooperative work environment; participate in regional or national organizations in pharmacy services; provide information and interdepartmental educational support to all level of healthcare providers (via grand rounds, continuing education lectures, etc.).
• Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures and provide input to supervisors and management; lead projects pertaining to the pharmacy area.
• Assist with training of new and existing personnel on departmental procedures and participate in maintaining quality assurance records.
• Participate and maintain quality assurance records; participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Serve as patient advocate in matters related to pharmacotherapy; develop staff education materials for medical center staff.
• Assist with maintaining performance improvement processes in order to improve the medication use process; serve in health system committees and cost savings/quality improvement projects.
• Provide specialized pharmaceutical care to patients with an emphasis on clinical monitoring and therapeutic interventions to improve patient outcome; assist and provide training to residents and pharmacy students.
• Contribute to the advancement of RUHS pharmacy services; participate in scholarly research activities and system-wide projects that demonstrate improved patient outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing medication use evaluation programs by assisting in the establishment of criteria for cost effectiveness/control utilization, process indicators and monitoring parameters; conduct evaluations to determine compliance to the established medication use evaluation criteria; summarize results.
• Contribute to the patient care team by providing medication use expertise to providers, nurses and others via multi-modal communication, including chart notes, SBAR, rounding, in person debriefs, and consultations.

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I:

Education: Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D.).

Experience: Completion of accredited pharmacy residency, Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1). Five years of post-residency within current area of specialty as a pharmacist in a hospital or ambulatory care setting.

OPTION Ii

Education: Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D.).

Experience: Two years of specialty residency, Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) and Post Graduate Year-2 (PGY-2). Three years of post-residency within current area of specialty as a pharmacist in a hospital or ambulatory care setting.

OPTION Iii

Education: Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D.).

Experience: Seven years of professional level experience working as a clinical pharmacist within current area of specialty in a hospital or ambulatory care setting.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Drug distribution systems and provision of clinical pharmacy services; system development and implementation of drug distribution and/or clinical systems/services; quality assurance and continuous quality improvement; principles of effective supervision; good customer (physicians, nurses and patient) service; professional standards and practices; Federal, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, and DHS laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to patient care and dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons; principles of pharmacy practice, drug information, education, scholarship, and leadership.

Ability to: Provide quality pharmaceutical care; communicate clearly and effectively; schedule, organize and manage routine and new responsibilities.

License/Certificate

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licentiate in Pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy and fulfillment of the continuing education requirements.

Possession of a specialty board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in a specialty area of existing practice and/or Advanced Practice Pharmacist licensure issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy is preferred.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.