Clinical Pharmacist: Patient-Centric Medication Safety

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital, part of Dignity Health, seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to help physicians and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications, review prescriptions for safety, and provide patient education. The role emphasizes real-time problem solving, collaboration with healthcare teams, and maintaining high-quality clinical services.

The position requires a pharmacist license in California and CPR certification, with preference for ACLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy.
• Active Pharmacist license in California.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Document clinical activities and interventions such as consults and patient teaching.
• Review prescriptions for drug interactions, dosing, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Enter, verify, and dispense medications accurately in the computer system.
• Verify medications prepared by others and communicate drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Clarify unclear orders with licensed providers and assist in drug selection.
• Maintain knowledge base to provide services for all age groups.
• Maintain working knowledge of automated dispensing systems.

Skills

Clinical review

Drug information

Medication safety

Patient counseling

Documentation

Interprofessional communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

California Pharmacist License

Basic Life Support CPR

Job description

Mercy General Hospital, part of Dignity Health, seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to help physicians and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications, review prescriptions for safety, and provide patient education. The role emphasizes real-time problem solving, collaboration with healthcare teams, and maintaining high-quality clinical services.

The position requires a pharmacist license in California and CPR certification, with preference for ACLS.