Clinical Pharmacist: Patient Care & Therapy Optimizer

Valley Presbyterian Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital seeks a skilled Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through clinical oversight, medication management, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The role focuses on safe dispensing, therapeutic monitoring, and patient education in a busy hospital environment.

You will review orders, monitor therapies, and participate in safety initiatives while supervising technicians and ensuring high-quality care for diverse patient populations in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Must hold a California Pharmacist license at hire date.
• Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days.
• Clinical medication management experience and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality pharmacy care.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for accuracy, safety and appropriateness.
• Monitor drug therapy, dosing, interactions and outcomes.
• Provide clinical interventions and collaborate with physicians on plans.
• Interpret lab values and assess patient medication profiles.
• Educate patients and staff on medication therapy.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely dispensing of meds and IVs.
• Monitor adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Support formulary management and non-formulary procurement.
• Participate in performance improvement, safety and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Dosing & monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

PharmD

California Pharmacist License

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Valley Presbyterian Hospital seeks a skilled Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through clinical oversight, medication management, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The role focuses on safe dispensing, therapeutic monitoring, and patient education in a busy hospital environment.

You will review orders, monitor therapies, and participate in safety initiatives while supervising technicians and ensuring high-quality care for diverse patient populations in Los Angeles.