Transitions of Care Pharmacist Per Diem

MCSS-MemorialCare Shared Svcs; Colonia Juarez (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System is seeking a Transitions of Care Pharmacist Per Diem in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on accurate medication histories and reconciliation at admission and discharge, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and case management to improve transitions-of-care outcomes.

The position requires active CA licensure and 3+ years of clinical acute-care experience, with preferred PGY1 or PGY2 TOC residencies.

Qualifications

• Active CA pharmacist license required.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience in acute care.
• Direct experience with admission/discharge medication reconciliation preferred.
• PGY1 required or PGY2 TOC residency strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive medication history on admission and reconcile medications.
• Perform discharge medication reconciliation for high‑risk patients.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and monitor key performance metrics.
• Contribute to TOC workflows, guidelines and staff training.
• Be punctual, follow policies and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Active CA Pharmacist license

Clinical pharmacy experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

CA Pharmacist License

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

PGY2 Transitions of Care Residency (preferred)

Job description

Title: Transitions of Care Pharmacist Per Diem

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Pharmacy Administration

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (8-hour shifts)

Pay Rate*: $84.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Program Manager, the Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacist supports safe and effective medication use upon admission and at discharge. The TOC Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care with a focus on accurate medication reconciliation, evidence-based medication management, and safe transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings. This role helps ensure appropriate medication selection, dosing, and continuity; identifies and resolves medication discrepancies; and provides patient-centered education to support safe discharge planning. The TOC Pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, case management, and outpatient pharmacy teams, participates in departmental and interdisciplinary initiatives, and contributes to systemwide efforts to reduce medication-related harm and improve transitions-of-care outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Obtain the best possible medication history for high-risk patients on admission to ensure an accurate and complete medication profile. Perform admission medication reconciliation to identify discrepancies and communicate clinically significant findings to the admitting team in a timely manner.
2. Perform discharge medication reconciliation for high-risk patients by reviewing the discharge medication list for accuracy, appropriateness, duplications, omissions, and potential interactions.
3. Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance medication reconciliation accuracy and workflow efficiency while monitoring key performance metrics and ensuring compliance with regulatory.
4. Contribute to the development of workflows, guidelines, and best practices for TOC services, and support training and education for pharmacists, nurses, and other stakeholders involved in medication reconciliation and transitions of care.
5. Be at work and be on time
6. Follow company policies, procedures and directives
7. Interact in a positive and constructive manner
8. Prioritize and multitask

Essential Job Outcomes

Specific job related responsibilities and duties.

1. High-risk patients have complete and accurate medication histories on admission, reducing medication-related errors and supporting safe initiation of inpatient therapy.
2. High-risk patients are discharged with medication lists that are accurate, clinically appropriate, and free of discrepancies, duplications, omissions, or unsafe interactions.
3. Standardized workflows and best practices improve the efficiency and consistency of medication reconciliation across care settings.
4. Improvement in key performance metrics such as overall medication reconciliation completion rate, admission medication reconciliation rate within 24 hours and 48 hours.
5. "Other duties as assigned"

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

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Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience

1. Active Registered Pharmacist license in state of CA (required)
2. Minimum of 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience in an acute care setting (required)
3. Direct experience performing admission and/or discharge medication reconciliation (preferred)
4. Successful completion of an accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program (preferred) or completion of an accredited PGY2 Transitions of Care Pharmacy Residency Program (strongly preferred)
5. Strong communication and collaboration skills with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Education/Licensure/Certification

1. Active CA registered pharmacist license (required)