Pharmacist (Clinical) - Pharmacy Refill Center - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services and education.

USC Care Medical Group, part of the USC Health System, oversees clinical governance and ambulatory services across 80 locations, driving growth and quality of care through teamwork and continuous improvement. The slot lies within the USC framework with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Pharm.D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Able to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders accurately via Cerner and assess patient appropriateness.
• Oversee pharmacy operations and supervise drug distribution activities.
• Supervise technicians and mentor interns.
• Maintain communications with medical staff and ensure policy compliance.
• Contribute to clinical programs and report drug-related interventions.
• Educate pharmacists-in-training and provide drug education to staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Doctorate Pharm.D degree

Job description

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services and education.

Essential Duties:

• 1. Medication Process Responsibilities Accurately and timely verifies and checks accuracy of medication orders through Cerner. a. Efficiently evaluates patient profile for appropriateness of medication orders (i.e, appropriate dosage based on patient parameters, duplicate therapy, side effect profile, cost-effectiveness and accuracy. b. Accurately and efficiently verifies all medications dispensed. c. Maintains oversight of daily pharmacy operations, including supervision of all drug distribution activities and ensures compliance with all sterile compounding regulations. d. Ensures compliance of pharmacy policies in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled substances. e. Ensures compliance of pharmacy policies in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled substances.
• 2. Supervises technicians a. Actively supervises and coordinates technician responsibilities. b. Assists with mentorship and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
• 3. Teamwork a. Maintains strong working relationships and open communication with medical and nursing staff. Information pertaining to pharmaceutical supply availability, drug usage and compatibility, and state and federal regulations pertaining to drug controls, is clearly and consistently communicated to the hospital community. b. Willing /able to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities when needed. c. Volunteers to assist with sick call coverage, to cover additional shifts, and aids areas of pharmacy in need of additional support.
• 4. Performs at a high level with minimal supervision. a. Independently solves problems, and/or provides solutions when problems arise. (i.e. dealing with sick call coverage, workflow discrepancies, computer down-time) b. Assists with the review and revision of policies and procedures pertaining to Am care established programs.
• 5. Clinical a. Makes appropriate therapeutic recommendations in accordance with nationally published guidelines and the hospital formulary. b. Participates in pharmacy continuous quality improvement activities c. Participates in pharmacy clinical programs and adheres to therapeutic guidelines, making appropriate recommendations for optimization of patient therapy. d. Participates in Am care-established programs for ADR and medication error reporting. e. Documents interventions in department-approved clinical documentation system
• 6. Education a. Trains pharmacists-in-training, including newly hired pharmacists, and residents. b. Participates in the precepting and mentoring of pharmacy students and interns. c. Provides formal and informal drug education to pharmacy, medical staff, nursing and ancillary services (i.e, Lunch and Learn Topics, Pharmacy capsule submission, Formulary monograph submission)
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Doctorate Pharm.D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 2 years 2 Years direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting preferred
• Pref Completion of Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency or Ambulatory Care Residency program preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Pharmacist (CA DCA) Current pharmacy licensure with California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

USC Care Medical Group serves as the sole physician entity reporting to the USC Health System, uniting faculty clinical practice under Keck Medicine of USC. This entity oversees clinical governance, physician and ambulatory services, and core enterprise functions including billing, contracting, and financial operations. The organization encompasses 17 clinical departments, with approximately 1,500 physicians and 2,000 staff delivering care across more than 80 locations from Kern County to Orange County and into Las Vegas. USC Care Medical Group is the engine for patient-centered growth-advancing quality, safety, access, and financial strength through integrated, system-level thinking that transcends silos and traditional models. By building bridges across the enterprise, embracing innovation, and leveraging technology, we deliver seamless, 5-Star access and service while expanding clinical reach and diversified models of care. Our work fuels a sustainable cycle of good health-organizationally, financially, and within the communities we serve-driving continued growth from within and beyond the system's boundaries.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The hourly rate range for this position is $72.80 - $120.12.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.