Night Inpatient Pharmacist Specialist – Clinical Leader

MemorialCare Health System; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to improve therapeutic outcomes through safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care, education and research.

This full-time night-shift role requires active California pharmacist licensure, a Pharm.D., and hospital pharmacy experience, with opportunities for teaching and professional development within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in inpatient hospital pharmacy with clinical exposure.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and exercise independent judgment.
• Proficient with pharmacy computer systems; typing 30 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medication and IV orders for appropriateness per policy.
• Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Perform medication reconciliation and patient counseling.
• Educate patients and families on drug therapy as required.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and ancillary personnel.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and committees.
• Document medication errors and interventions for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care.

Skills

Inpatient hospital pharmacy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Pharmacy software literacy

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

California pharmacist license

American Heart Association BCLS

ASHP-accredited residency (preferred)

Job description

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to improve therapeutic outcomes through safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care, education and research.

This full-time night-shift role requires active California pharmacist licensure, a Pharm.D., and hospital pharmacy experience, with opportunities for teaching and professional development within a respected health system.