Medication Management Clinical Pharmacist

PIH Health Hospital; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in California is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to deliver pharmaceutical care in ambulatory settings, including primary care and anticoagulation services. You will work under the Program Director of Medication Management and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and safety.

The role emphasizes medication safety, clinical interventions, and educating patients and providers while maintaining compliance with policies and deadlines.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• California Registered Pharmacist license is required.
• Current BCLS Healthcare Provider CPR Card from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of ambulatory care residency or advanced certification in a pharmacy specialty.
• Minimum of three years pharmacy practice in hospital or ambulatory care with relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care in ambulatory settings using approved protocols and policies.
• Deliver patient-centered clinical care including primary care, anticoagulation services, and chronic condition management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and promote medication safety across the continuum.
• Disseminate timely medication information to physicians, patients, and staff; educate patients and providers.
• Monitor drug therapies and drive outcomes; ensure medication security and optimize workflow.

Skills

Advanced pharmacokinetics

Clinical knowledge

Education & training

Communication skills

Education

PharmD degree

California Pharmacist license

BCLS CPR certification

Ambulatory care residency or cert

3 years hospital/ambulatory experience

Tools

Pharmacy IT systems

Clinical decision support

Job description

The Medication Management Clinical (MMC) Pharmacist shall be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services in the ambulatory care setting utilizing approved protocols and following established policies. Provides customer focused clinical pharmaceutical care which includes, but is not restricted to primary care, anticoagulation services, and chronic condition management. Works under the direction of and report to the Program Director of Medication Management. Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, identify clinical interventions, and provide medication safety across the continuum. Serve as a medication information specialist by disseminating pertinent information to physicians, patients, nursing, and other clinical staff deemed appropriate. Participates in patient and provider educational programs to positively impact patient compliance and provider prescribing practices. Provides pharmaceutical care through continual monitoring of patients’ drug therapies and accepting responsibility for outcomes. Responsible for maintaining the security of any clinic medication supplies. Effectively utilizes pharmacy technology driven systems to improve patient safety and streamline workflow. Responsible for quality reports, medication utilization evaluations, performance improvement activities and other projects/duties as assigned adhering to deadlines set forth. All efforts shall be coordinated with and have the approval of the designated physician(s) and/or Program Director of Medication Management.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Possess advanced pharmacokinetics and clinical knowledge of the disease state(s) of the patient population being treated and have the ability to apply this knowledge in an Ambulatory Care setting.
• Critical thinker and effective educator.
• Possess knowledge of medication related polices/protocols, clinical trials, evidence of continuous professional training in related field of work, excellent computer, verbal/written communications, and ability to prioritize.
• With consideration to age, utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of patient/significant other when administering care.

Required Experience

Required:

• PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must be a California Registered Pharmacist.
• Must have a current BCLS Healthcare Provider CPR Card from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of an ambulatory care residency and/or advanced certification in a pharmacy specialty area.
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience as a California Registered Pharmacist in a hospital or ambulatory care setting with clinical background in a specialty area.

Preferred:

• Experience with design of pharmacy systems, equipment specific to medication being administered and processes preferred.
• Bilingual preferred

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area’s leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Address
16510 Bloomfield Ave
Salary
140400.00-231504.00
Shift
Days
Zip Code
90703