Pharmacist Specialist

Pharmacist Specialist

Methodist Hospital Sacramento, Sacramento, California

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacy Manager, you will help the facility, providers, and pharmacy staff implement System, Region, and Facility Pharmacy Services initiatives so they can establish and maintain robust clinical pharmacy programs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Every day you will provide leadership and clinical pharmacy services, mentor staff pharmacists in clinical activities, and educate pharmacy residents and students. To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services, applicable laws and regulations, and demonstrate strong project management and change management skills with a high level of motivation and professionalism.

• Promote long and short-range planning to integrate within the market, Region, and system pharmacy.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy peers to standardize clinical pharmacy systems when appropriate.
• Develop, coach, and mentor pharmacy staff to maximize their scope of practice in providing clinical pharmacy services and scholarly activities.
• Educate medical staff regarding cost-effective, quality pharmaceutical care based on evidence-based medicine and best practices.
• Ensure that all clinical pharmacy initiatives are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Function as a clinical pharmacist, providing both centralized and/or decentralized staffing as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Residency completion or three (3) years of clinical experience
• Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works
• Board Certification (e.g. BCCP, BCPS) required within three (3) years of hire (Note: any incumbents would not be required to obtain board certification)
• Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-CPR)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Must possess strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services; knowledgeable and skilled in current practice of different pharmacy practice settings; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; strong project management skills; good strategic planning skills; strong change management skills; must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California, serving over 80,000 patients annually. The hospital also has a 171-bed skilled nursing facility providing both short and long-term medical and rehabilitative care. We're proud to share that Dignity Health has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces of 2025 and a 2025 Greatest Workplace for Diversity by Newsweek. Methodist Hospital has been designated an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and was recently named a Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.

As part of Dignity Health, you'll be joining a healthcare team dedicated to providing excellent, compassionate care to patients across the U.S. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to all, especially the vulnerable. Our vision is to be a national leader in transforming healthcare through clinical excellence, advocacy, and community partnerships. Our core value of humankindness leads us to build an inclusive and equitable environment for patients and employees alike.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.