Clinical Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
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Job Description
Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here for more information.
Responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care services to patients working collaboratively with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for medication order review pharmacokinetic monitoring drug information provision patient education and participation in clinical initiatives.
- Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness safety and efficacy considering patient-specific factors such as age weight renal function and allergies.
- Monitor serum drug concentrations and adjust dosages as needed to achieve therapeutic goals and minimize toxicity.
- Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients on their medications including proper administration potential side effects and drug interactions.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and provide MTM services to patients with chronic diseases.
- Participate in antimicrobial stewardship programs to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics and prevent antimicrobial resistance.
- Monitor for and report adverse drug reactions.
Qualifications
- Completion of a 4-year course at an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or Pharm. D. degree
- At least two years hospital pharmacy experience preferred or has completed an ASHP accredited residency.
- Microsoft Office Common Drug Information Software.
- Current CA Pharmacist Licensure required.
- Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire.
Employment Type
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