Clinical Pharmacist
On-siteSanta Cruz, California, United States
Job Summary
Review every prescription in your queue for potential drug interactions, incorrect dosing, and patient allergies, serving as the final safety check before dispensing. Adjust medications for renal insufficiency and convert therapy from IV to PO per approved protocols. Perform at least two medication utilization and disease state reviews annually to assess prescriber compliance with medical staff guidelines. Work with Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees to improve adherence to guidelines, while monitoring facility-specific antibiograms quarterly to suggest formulary modifications. Document medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and clinical interventions, tracking associated cost savings and prevented infections. Maintain an active California pharmacist license with a Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy
- Active Pharmacist license in the State of California
Desired Qualifications
- Five (5) years years hospital experience and clinical pharmacy residency
- Experience in developing an antimicrobial stewardship program or participating in an established antimicrobial stewardship and implementing medication safety program.
- Experience presenting at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
- Policy writing for the management of new medications and submission to the physician's committee for review and approval
- Ability to staff pharmacy and clinical areas such as ICU, etc.
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