Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Patient Care Champion

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a pharmacist to provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care under approved protocols in collaboration with other health professionals. The role involves managing drug therapy, educating patients, and overseeing dispensing activities in the clinical areas assigned.

Requirements include Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy, California Pharmacist License, and BLS. ACLS may be required in some areas. The position is onsite with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or equivalent direct patient care experience.
• Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy required.
• California Pharmacist License required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to operate the pharmacy computer system and input prescription labels.
• Must obtain an NPI within one month in position.

Responsibilities

• Promotes rational and cost-effective inpatient and outpatient drug therapy through collaboration with physicians and other medical staff.
• Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Interns, Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
• Conducts patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians.
• Synthesizes treatment plans and transitions care within the continuum.
• Identifies and resolves medication-related problems and drug interactions.
• Initiates, adjusts, and monitors drug therapy under protocol based on patient data.
• Coordinates laboratory monitoring of drug therapy and evaluates outcomes.
• Provides patient education on disease states, therapy actions, and adherence.
• Ensures ongoing performance improvement of pharmaceutical services and educates providers/staff.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient care

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Pharm.D.

B.S. in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a pharmacist to provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care under approved protocols in collaboration with other health professionals. The role involves managing drug therapy, educating patients, and overseeing dispensing activities in the clinical areas assigned.

Requirements include Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy, California Pharmacist License, and BLS. ACLS may be required in some areas. The position is onsite with flexible shifts.