Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

1 week ago


Livermore, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

Job Overview

Under general supervision, the role involves delivering ambulatory pharmaceutical care services through established protocols in collaboration with healthcare professionals. This includes managing patient medication regimens, educating patients, and overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. The position emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within assigned clinical areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the Department manager or designated personnel, facilitates rational and economical inpatient and outpatient medication therapy by actively participating in the drug therapy decision-making process alongside physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Offers guidance to Pharmacy Residents, Interns, Technicians, and other non-licensed staff.
  • Conducts thorough patient medication history assessments upon referrals from healthcare providers.
  • Develops comprehensive treatment plans based on diagnoses, which may encompass drug therapy and lifestyle changes, ensuring smooth transitions across various care settings.
  • Identifies, addresses, and prevents potential and actual medication-related issues, including untreated conditions, inappropriate drug choices, suboptimal dosages, and adverse drug reactions.
  • Implements, adjusts, monitors, and recommends modifications in drug therapy under established protocols, utilizing information gathered from patient interviews, objective monitoring metrics, and reviews of drug profiles and medical records.
  • Coordinates and interprets laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels and other relevant drug-related laboratory tests.
  • Monitors patients to evaluate and enhance outcomes, drug utilization, and adherence, while minimizing adverse drug reactions and unnecessary medication use.
  • Educates patients about their specific health conditions, including expected effects, side effects, compliance importance, and any special instructions.
  • Ensures continuous improvement in the quality of pharmaceutical care services provided.
  • Delivers educational sessions to providers and staff through presentations, newsletters, formal reviews, and individual interactions.
  • Performs additional duties as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

  • Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care.

Education

  • B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D required.

Licensure and Certification

  • California Pharmacist License required upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements:

  • Thorough understanding of current pharmacological principles, medical terminology, pathologies, and disease states relevant to medical management.
  • Proficient in aseptic techniques and preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapy agents, as well as knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring.
  • Familiarity with drug utilization reviews and evaluations.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing pharmaceutical services.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to operate pharmacy computer systems and related equipment, including inputting prescription labels.
  • Must obtain an NPI number within one month of employment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
  • ACLS certification may be required in certain areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

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