Clinical Pharmacist, Thousand Oaks

Position Summary Provides patient care that optimizes the use of medication and promotes health, wellness, and disease prevention. Essential Duties and Responsibilities All processes of care / Pharmacist Referrals Regimen review, ensuring safe medication administration, monitoring for desired therapeutic outcomes, identifying and avoiding medication errors and adverse drug events, etc. Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals Works collaboratively with Management staff in the medication management of patients transitioning from inpatient to outpatient or next level of care Counseling patients on drug therapies Reduction of hospitalizations and ED visits, avoid poly-pharmacy issues, drug interactions, assistance w/medication Provides clinical and educational support to staff regarding pharmacy and medication issues Disease Management for Diabetes, COPD, CHF Knowledge of chronic disease/conditions and provide treatment goals To provide disease specific education to patients and improve patient participation in care To educate health care workers and the community about the importance of preventive measures and medication compliance in disease state management Post Discharge Program Reviews all medications and ensure accuracy and effective functioning and manage all communication with physicians and patients and assist to resolve all patients within required timeframe. Involved in the education of patients about new medications and in the education of all patients about their discharge medications Discover and awareness of discrepancies, and to provide a safe and effective process for obtaining, documenting, and communicating medications across a patient's continuum of care IDT Meetings Participate and maintain a significant role in multidisciplinary patient care rounds Outreach Programs / Events Participate in different activities of outreach program to talk about the importance of medication management Prior Authorization / Financial Assistance Provide support to patients and physicians when medication is recommended and prescribed but not covered by patient's health plan pharmacy benefit and lack the financial resources to pay for their medications and co pays ACO Program Reviews medication therapy to advance patient care, focusing on various approaches Working together with providers/physicians to improve the quality of health care services and reduce costsAdvise prescribers regarding the relative effectiveness and value of their drug treatment options Responsible for the ongoing management of medication therapy and outcomes measurement Compensation The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $130,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign‑on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Benefits Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer‑paid options. Health and Wellness Employer‑paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees Vision insurance Zero co‑payments for employed physician office visits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employer-Paid Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Behavioral Health Services Savings and Retirement 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Income Protection Insurance Other Benefits Vacation Time Company celebrations Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program Business‑casual working environment Sick days Paid holidays Mileage Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Education and/or Experience Graduate of school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of California Ability to exercise independent judgment and prioritize a diverse workload. Outstanding organizational and communication skills. Ability to exercise independent judgment and prioritize a diverse workload. Proficient understanding of common computer programs used in pharmacy practice, and the ability to type at least 30 words per minute is preferred. Qualified in Pharmacy Services Guidelines for assigned service area is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr JobRx, Inc.