Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

2 weeks ago


Woodland Hills, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Overview:

As a vital member of the healthcare team, the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care services. This role involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals to manage patient medication therapy, educate patients, and oversee the preparation and dispensing of medications. The pharmacist is dedicated to promoting high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Adhere to Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and relevant legal regulations.
  • Conduct thorough medication history assessments upon referrals from healthcare providers.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on diagnoses, which may encompass medication therapy and lifestyle adjustments.
  • Identify, address, and prevent medication-related issues, including untreated conditions, inappropriate drug choices, and adverse drug reactions.
  • Initiate, modify, monitor, and recommend changes in medication therapy as per established protocols.
  • Coordinate laboratory monitoring related to drug therapy, including necessary drug-related tests.
  • Monitor patients to evaluate and enhance outcomes, drug utilization, and adherence to therapy.
  • Provide education to patients regarding their health conditions, medication compliance, and potential side effects.
  • Ensure continuous improvement in the quality of pharmaceutical care services.
  • Deliver educational sessions to healthcare providers and staff through various formats.
  • Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and reconciliation.
  • Utilize pharmacy information systems and related technology effectively.
  • Document patient information accurately in medical records and comply with regulatory standards.
  • Foster a collaborative work environment.
  • Perform additional duties as necessary.
Qualifications:

Experience
  • At least 1200 hours of experience in the past five years under collaborative drug therapy management protocols, or completion of an ASHP Accredited PGY-1 residency.
Education
  • Pharmacy degree meeting the educational requirements for licensure.
License, Certification, Registration
  • California Pharmacist License required upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire.
  • National Provider Identifier required upon hire.
Additional Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of a standardized competency assessment, except for current Ambulatory Care Pharmacists.
  • Extensive knowledge of pharmacological principles, medical terminology, and disease management.
  • Understanding of Federal and State pharmacy laws and regulations.
  • Experience with aseptic techniques and preparation of sterile products.
  • Familiarity with current drug information sources and medical literature.
  • Ability to extract relevant information for medical management plans.
  • Strong teaching and evaluation skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
  • Completion of a PGY-2 clinical pharmacy specialty residency or fellowship.
  • Board certification in a relevant practice area.
  • Advanced Practice Pharmacist License.
Notes:
  • Work hours may vary.
Primary Location: California
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B10-UPSC|GFPP|United Pharmacists of So Cal
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Clinical Pharmacy - Specialty
Pay Range: $106.04 / hour
Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time
On-site: Position requires on-site work.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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