Pharmacist Acute Care

Talented Medical Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an ICU Pharmacist for an in-office role in San Luis Obispo, CA. The candidate should have a PharmD, active California license, and ICU experience to manage complex drug therapies and participate in rounds.

PGY-2 CC residency strongly preferred; BCPS/BCCCP and basic life support certifications (ACLS/BLS) are highly valued. Will educate staff and support rapid response teams in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required; CA licensure required.
• Residency training strongly preferred for ICU roles.
• Board certifications preferred (BCPS/BCCCP).
• Life support certifications (ACLS, BLS; PALS optional).
• Experience in ICU pharmacotherapy and rapid response participation.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICU medication management across MICU/SICU.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians and nurses.
• Manage complex drug therapies and dosing in critically ill patients.
• Ensure IV compatibility and high-alert medication safety.
• Educate staff and residents; may precept trainees.
• Respond to Code Blue / rapid response situations.

Skills

ICU clinical experience

Emergency response

Medication safety

EMR/CPOE proficiency

Communication in urgent care

Vasopressor/analgesic dosing

Autonomous 7-on shift

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Active Pharmacist License

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency

BCPS (Board Cert in Pharmacotherapy)

BCCCP (Board Cert in Critical Care Pharmacy)

ACLS

BLS

Tools

CPOE systems

Smart pumps

Infusion devices

Job description

In-Office | San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Traveler must live 50 miles outside of San Luis Obispo, CA

Core Professional Qualifications

Pharmacy Degree

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited pharmacy school.

Licensure

Active Pharmacist License in the state where the hospital practices.

Must be in good standing with the state board of pharmacy.

Residency Training (Highly Preferred or Required)

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency strongly preferred for ICU-focused roles.

Some hospitals allow PGY-1 + relevant experience, but PGY-2 Critical Care is increasingly standard.

Certifications

Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) often preferred.

Board Certification in Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) is a strong differentiator.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required or preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) almost always required.

Critical Care Experience

Experience working with ICU patients (medical, surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, etc.).

Competence with complex drug therapies: vasopressors, sedatives, anticoagulants, antibiotics, TPN, renal replacement therapy dosing, etc.

Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and RTs.

Strong clinical decision-making and patient assessment skills.

Emergency Response

Participation in Code Blue or rapid response teams.

Ability to manage acute medication needs under pressure.

Drug Therapy Expertise

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in critically ill patients.

Renal/hepatic dosing adjustments.

Ventilator, sedation, and analgesic protocols.

Medication Safety

IV compatibility and stability.

High-alert medication protocols.

Adverse drug event prevention and reporting.

Operational & Process Skills

Efficient and accurate order verification.

Ability to work autonomously during a 7-on shift.

Documentation & Informatics

Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) and CPOE systems.

Familiar with computerized infusion devices and smart pumps.

Education & Precepting

Ability to educate staff, residents, or students.

May be required to precept pharmacy trainees.

Communication

Strong interpersonal communication with clinical teams.

Ability to succinctly convey drug recommendations in urgent situations.

Critical Thinking

Prioritization skills during multiple high-acuity cases.

Evidence-based practice and protocol development.

Scheduling Fit

Comfortable with extended shifts (often 10–12 hours) and rotating 7-day blocks.

Ability to maintain continuity of care during both day and night blocks.

Hospital ICU units:

Medical ICU (MICU)

Surgical ICU (SICU)

RequirementTypical ExpectationDegreePharmDLicenseState Pharmacist LicenseResidencyPGY-1 + PGY-2 Critical Care (ideal)Board CertBCCCP/BCPS (preferred)Life SupportBLS, ACLS, (PALS optional)ExperienceICU clinical experienceSkillsOrder verification, rounds participation, med safety

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