Hospital Clinical Pharmacist — Patient Care Leader & Mentor

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital seeks a Pharmacist to verify medication orders through Cerner, assess dosing for patient safety, and supervise daily drug distribution activities. The role emphasizes adherence to sterile compounding regulations and narcotic reconciliation, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in quality initiatives.

Requirements include a Pharm.D. from an accredited school and hospital or ambulatory care experience or residency.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited school.
• Hospital or ambulatory care experience or completion of a residency program in hospital/ambulatory care.
• Strong organization/time management abilities; analytical, problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; committed to excellent patient care and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders accurately and timely through Cerner.
• Evaluate patient profiles for appropriate dosages, interactions, and cost-effectiveness.
• Supervise drug distribution activities and ensure sterile compounding compliance.
• Oversee narcotic dispensing, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
• Mentor and train pharmacy technicians and interns.

Skills

Organization/time management

Analytical/problem-solving

Collaboration with physicians, staff,/

Independent and team contributor

Patient care excellence

Education

Doctorate Pharm.D degree

Hospital or ambulatory care experience or residency

Job description

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital seeks a Pharmacist to verify medication orders through Cerner, assess dosing for patient safety, and supervise daily drug distribution activities. The role emphasizes adherence to sterile compounding regulations and narcotic reconciliation, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in quality initiatives.

Requirements include a Pharm.D. from an accredited school and hospital or ambulatory care experience or residency.