Pharmacist II - Full-Time Nights

Ocean State Job Lot; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist II with a Pharmacy degree and license to join the hospital pharmacy team. The role focuses on clinical programs, pharmacoeconomic initiatives, medication reconciliation, formulary management, and cost containment, serving patients from infancy to geriatrics.

You will provide pharmaceutical care, educate staff and patients, monitor therapies, participate in P&T, antimicrobial stewardship, and quality improvement activities,

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in the state of practice.
• Three years hospital clinical pharmacy experience.
• Board certification preferred; PGY1 residency preferred.
• Active membership in ASHP or state/pharmacy organizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, cost-effective medication therapies per policies and guidelines.
• Develop treatment guidelines, formulary changes, and clinical pathways.
• Monitor drug therapy for interactions, suitability, and adverse events.
• Coordinate alternative medications during shortages.
• Provide pharmacoeconomic analyses and education to staff.
• Present drug reviews and pharmacy interventions to P&T.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Pharmacy degree

Clinical/pharmacoeconomics

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD) accredited

Job description

This position reports to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations. The Pharmacist II must have a Pharmacy degree from an accredited Pharmacy School and be licensed in the State they practice. Serve as an active member of the pharmacy team. Assist with development of clinical programs, clinical monitoring, medication reconciliation, formulary management, cost containment programs, and improved pharmacoeconomic outcomes. Build and enhance professional relationships with all departments, staff, and patients. Communicate effectively to promote clinical initiatives, provide patient care and education, and promote pharmacy initiatives. The Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages: from infancy through geriatric. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of the hospital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, protocols, and national guidelines
• Assists with the development of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and clinical pathways as approved by appropriate committees
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for allergies, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, adverse drug reactions, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications
• Coordinates the selection and safe use of alternative medications in response to medication shortages
• Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective medication use issues in collaboration with the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee (P&T)
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the committee
• Prepares and presents drug reviews, MUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity reports, adverse drug reaction reports, and pharmacy interventions summary to P&T
• Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts
• Reads and evaluates the medical literature for studies supporting the pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomics programs
• Provides training and education to pharmacy team regarding pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic initiatives
• Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current programs
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
• Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff
• Ensures productive, collaborative relationships with staff members and within the community
• Participates in community education programs as available (e.g., diabetes classes, health fairs, smoking cessation)
• Contributes to the advancement of the profession through presentations at local, state, and national meetings
• Supports the Antimicrobial Stewardship program
• Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department, with a strong focus on clinical activities
• Prepares reports on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic activities including financial impact
• Assist in the development and maintenance of information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs
• Maintains all required training and education per department requirements (e.g. HealthStream, Continuing Education)
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations

SECONDARY POSITION ROLES:

• Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed
• Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times
• Perform special projects as requested
• Wears hospital badge identification while on duty.
• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Is conscientious in regard to personal hygiene.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Assures confidentiality of patient records.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Assists in the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member.
• Consistently strives to promote great customer service in all aspects of the job.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent - PharmD preferred

B. Qualifications/Experience

• Previous pharmacist experience or previous hospital pharmacy experience
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification preferred.
• Three years related Hospital Clinical Pharmacy experience and/or Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency
• preferred.
• Maintains active membership in American Society of Health-System Pharmacists or other Pharmacy-related State or
• National organization.
• Training and proficiency in age specific therapies for hospital patients Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric

Equal Rights Employer

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90059

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www.mlkch.org

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