Outpatient Ambulatory Care Pharmacist - Patient-Centric

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 155,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an ambulatory pharmacist to provide patient-centered care under approved protocols, collaborating with health professionals. The role includes managing drug therapy, educating patients, and ensuring safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care in assigned clinical areas.

The position requires a Pharm.D or B.S. in Pharmacy with California license at hire, BLS, and strong communication skills; part-time, onsite schedule in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or equivalent direct patient care experience.
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D required.
• California Pharmacist License required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of drug utilization review and state/federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes rational and cost-effective drug therapy through drug therapy decision-making.
• Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Interns, Technicians and other personnel.
• Conducts patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians.
• Develops treatment plans based on diagnoses and transitions in care.
• Identifies and resolves medication-related problems including interactions and dosing issues.
• Under protocol, initiates, adjusts, and monitors drug therapy as needed.
• Coordinates lab monitoring and interprets results for drug therapy.
• Provides patient education on disease state, actions, and adherence.
• Supports ongoing quality improvement and provider education.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication therapy management

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in Pharmacy

Pharm.D

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an ambulatory pharmacist to provide patient-centered care under approved protocols, collaborating with health professionals. The role includes managing drug therapy, educating patients, and ensuring safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care in assigned clinical areas.

The position requires a Pharm.D or B.S. in Pharmacy with California license at hire, BLS, and strong communication skills; part-time, onsite schedule in a dynamic hospital setting.