Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

3 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Ambulatory Care Pharmacist to join our team at Kaiser Permanente. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide pharmaceutical care services to patients in an ambulatory setting, working closely with other healthcare professionals to manage patient drug therapy, provide patient education, and prepare and/or oversee the preparation and dispensing of medications.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of the Department manager or designee, promote rational and cost-effective Inpatient and Outpatient drug therapy through close participation in the drug therapy decision-making process with assigned physicians and other medical personnel.
  • Provide direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
  • Conduct patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel.
  • Given a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings.
  • Identify, resolve, and prevent potential and actual medication-related problems including: untreated indications, improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication.
  • Under protocol, initiate, adjust, monitor, and recommend changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record.
  • Coordinate and interpret laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels, electrolytes, and other approved drug-related laboratory testing.
  • Provide patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADRs, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.
  • Provide patient education related to the individuals disease state, including predictable actions, side effects, reasons for proper compliance, and any special instruction.
  • Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
  • Provide education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or possess the equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery.
  • B.S. degree in Pharmacy OR Pharm.D required.
  • Pharmacist License (California) required at hire.
  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
  • Working knowledge of aseptic technique and preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapy agents. Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring.
  • Understanding of drug utilization review and drug usage evaluation.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State laws & regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment. Must be able to input prescription labels.
  • Must obtain an NPI # within one month in position.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
  • ACLS certification may be required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

COMPANY:

Kaiser

TITLE:

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

LOCATION:

San Jose, California

REQNUMBER:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.



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