Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy - FT

washingtonhospital; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 1,419,000 - 1,763,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA is seeking a Pharmacist for inpatient Clinical Pharmacy services. The role focuses on reviewing orders in EPIC CPOE, ensuring appropriateness and cost-effectiveness, and adjusting therapies per established protocols.

The Pharmacist will provide drug information to patients and providers, participate in quality improvement, oversee technicians, and precept PharmD students and residents. Oncology experience is a plus; ACLS/BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from ACPE-accredited school.
• ASHP accredited residency or 2+ years inpatient clinical experience.
• ACLS certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Review physician medication orders (EPIC CPOE) for appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor and adjust patient drug therapies per protocols.
• Provide drug information to patients and other healthcare providers.
• Oversee techs and precept PharmD students and residents; participate in QA.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

EPIC knowledge

Barcode scanning

Shift flexibility

Education

PharmD

ASHP accredited residency

Inpatient clinical experience (2+ years)

Tools

EPIC

Pyxis

Barcode systems

Job description

Salary Range

$103.39 - $127.88

Summary of Duties

Responsible for reviewing physician medication orders (EPIC CPOE) for appropriateness cost-effectiveness, monitor and adjust patient drug therapies according to many pharmacy driven protocols, and provide drug information to patients and other healthcare providers. Providing pharmaceutical care including anticoagulant, PK, renal dosing, IV to PO, insulin dosing, antimicrobial stewardship, and many other pharmacy protocols. Drug therapy management via established policies and procedures, ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal services on a daily basis. Pharmacists will also be involved in quality improvement activities, distributive activities and overseeing techs, precepting PharmD students and PGY1 residents. In addition, may also be assigned other duties as required. Oncology experiences are a plus.

Education Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy, Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) and completion of an ASHP accredited residency program or at least two (2) year of an inpatient clinical experience desired. ACLS certification desired. Strong knowledge of computer systems/EPIC, Pyxis, barcoding and inpatient workflow.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Current CAPharmacy license required. ASHP accredited Residency, ACLS, BLS preferred.

Experience Requirements

Oncology and Transition of Care experiences are preferred. Required at least two (2) years of prior recent inpatient clinical experience or completion of ASHP accredited residency required. Must be able to cover day, evening, or night shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, and coverage for sick calls and vacations.

Special Skills/Abilities

Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in English required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and proficient with EPIC desired. Good planning and organizational skills, as well as the emotional stamina to work in a stressful environment desired. Must possess computer and barcode knowledge, including pharmacy operations. Must be able to cover all shifts as needed.