Medication Management Clinical Pharmacist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist for the Medication Management Clinical (MMC) program to provide ambulatory care pharmaceutical services under approved protocols, supporting primary care, anticoagulation, and chronic disease management. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring therapies, ensuring medication safety, educating patients and staff, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives and

Qualifications

• Advanced pharmacokinetics and clinical knowledge for ambulatory care.
• Critical thinker and educator with strong communication.
• Knowledge of policies, protocols, and clinical trials; continuous training.
• Ability to address patient/significant other needs in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory care pharmaceutical services per approved protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team; identify clinical interventions.
• Monitor patient drug therapies and ensure outcomes.
• Maintain medication security and optimize pharmacy workflow.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

Clinical knowledge

Policies & protocols

Prioritization

Education

PharmD degree

CA Pharmacist license

BCLS CPR

Ambulatory care residency/cert

3+ years hospital/ambulatory care

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

15725 E. Whittier Blvd

Salary

• 140400.00-231504.00

Shift

Days

Zip Code

90603