Inpatient Pharmacist: Elevate Hospital Medication Therapy

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Pharmacist to oversee pharmacotherapy for hospitalized and ambulatory patients. You will dispense, compound, procure, store, and distribute pharmacy products while providing medication information to physicians, staff, and patients.

Responsibilities include monitoring therapy, reviewing labs for adverse events, documenting in EMR, and advising on dosing and device use. The role requires California pharmacist licensure and B.S. or Pharm.D. degree.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacological principles and drug therapy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate pharmacy computer systems and related equipment
• Ability to generate and verify prescription labels
• Must pass background check and work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage medication therapy for assigned patients to ensure optimal results and cost-effective prescribing
• Review laboratory results and patient progress for adverse drug reactions and coordinate with medical staff
• Document information in EMR and advise on medication use, storage, and device coordination
• Provide drug information and dosing advice; order/adjust dosages and labs per protocol
• Oversee trainees and non-licensed staff; participate in education, rounds, and quality programs

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Communication skills

Computer systems

Prescription labeling

Background check

Team/work environment

Education

B.S. or Pharm.D

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Pharmacist to oversee pharmacotherapy for hospitalized and ambulatory patients. You will dispense, compound, procure, store, and distribute pharmacy products while providing medication information to physicians, staff, and patients.

Responsibilities include monitoring therapy, reviewing labs for adverse events, documenting in EMR, and advising on dosing and device use. The role requires California pharmacist licensure and B.S. or Pharm.D. degree.