Clinical Pharmacist MemorialCare Medical Foundation Fountain Valley, CA Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacist

Location: Fountain Valley/Carson (Hybrid)

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position will provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services within the ambulatory care clinics (ACTIVE Care Clinic), focusing on the management of chronic disease states in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. The clinical pharmacist will manage primary care and specialty patients through evidence-based medication management, patient education, and protocol-driven care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Work in the multidisciplinary ACTIVE Care Clinic providing direct patient care services
• Manage chronic disease states including diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and heart failure through protocols approved by Best Practice Committee
• Conduct comprehensive medication management, medication reconciliation, and medication optimization
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust therapy based on clinical guidelines, laboratory values, and patient-specific factors
• Provide patient education and counseling regarding medications, disease states, lifestyle modifications, and adherence strategies
• Collaborate closely with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
• Document clinical interventions and patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic health record
• Identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to providers and leadership when needed
• Participate in development, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical workflows and protocols
• Support quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals related to patient outcomes, productivity, and growth
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and best practices related to ambulatory care pharmacy services
• Possess strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Other related duties and projects as assigned

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.