Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Acute Care & Dosing Expert

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Pharmacist to monitor and optimize medication therapy for hospitalized or ambulatory patients under supervision. You will provide pharmacokinetic dosing guidance, review orders, advise on medication use, and ensure accurate dispensing.

This role requires active CA licensure, inpatient experience, and ability to work with an interdisciplinary team. Strong knowledge of drug therapy management and compliance with policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1200 hours inpatient pharmacy experience within the last 5 years or completion of ASHP residency.
• Degree in Pharmacy meeting licensure requirements.
• California Pharmacist License and NPI required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize medication therapy for hospitalized or ambulatory patients.
• Collaborate with health care team to develop patient-specific therapy plans.
• Provide pharmacokinetic dosing advice and adjust doses per protocol.
• Review medication orders for appropriateness and formulary adherence.
• Dispense, compound, and distribute pharmacy products with accuracy.
• Participate in rounds, education, and quality management activities.

Skills

Inpatient pharmacy experience

Clinical pharmacotherapy knowledge

Aseptic technique

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pharmacokinetic dosing

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist License (CA)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Pharmacist to monitor and optimize medication therapy for hospitalized or ambulatory patients under supervision. You will provide pharmacokinetic dosing guidance, review orders, advise on medication use, and ensure accurate dispensing.

This role requires active CA licensure, inpatient experience, and ability to work with an interdisciplinary team. Strong knowledge of drug therapy management and compliance with policies is essential.