Medication Management Clinical Pharmacist

PIH Health; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care in ambulatory settings under approved protocols. You will collaborate with physicians, patients, and the health care team to optimize therapy, deliver medication information, and support educational initiatives.

The role requires CA pharmacist licensure, PharmD, and ambulatory care experience, with a focus on patient safety, outcomes, and continuous quality improvement within PIH Health or similar networks.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must be a California Registered Pharmacist and hold a current BCLS CPR Card.
• Completion of ambulatory care residency and/or advanced certification in a pharmacy specialty.
• A minimum of three years' experience as a California Registered Pharmacist in hospital or ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care services in ambulatory care using approved protocols and policies.
• Disseminate medication information to physicians, patients, nursing and other staff.
• Participate in patient and provider educational programs to improve compliance and prescribing practices.
• Monitor drug therapies and assume responsibility for outcomes.
• Maintain security of clinic medication supplies and optimize workflow with pharmacy technology.
• Prepare quality reports and participate in medication utilization evaluations and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

Clinical knowledge

Critical thinking

Education/teaching

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Prioritization

Education

PharmD degree

California Pharmacist License

BCLS CPR Certification

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

• 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