Clinical Pharmacist

Department:

Pharmacy ServicesVariable (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$70.00 - $86.07

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Director, the Clinical Pharmacist provides optimal therapeutic medication regimens for Acute Care, Critical Care, Oncology, long term care, and Transitions of Care for adult, pediatric and geriatric patients.  The Clinical Pharmacist reviews, assesses and intervenes in patient medication therapy, processing medication orders, dispensing medications, providing drug information to health care professionals and education to patients.  Oversees the application of pharmacy law with hospital/pharmacy policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current State of California Registered Pharmacist License required. 
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Completion of ASHP Accredited Residency or equivalent preferred.
• Board Certification preferred.

Knowledge:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in acute care hospital or new residency graduate preferred.  

Skills:

·Ability to manage time productively for daily activities and projects 

·Effective communication and interpersonal skills 

·Ability to work effectively with current medical technology

·On rare occasions may be required to be “on call” and must be able to arrive to hospital and report to duty within 1 hour of request.