Clinical Coordinator - Pharmacist

Overview Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Shift: Rotate Job Type: Full Time Hours: 7am- 5pm Varied work days with rotating weekends The Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator will perform educational and clinical services for the facility. They will be a drug information resource for the nurses, physicians, patients, and families. In addition, they will use critical thinking skills and perform independent decision-making as needed for the furnishing of safe and rational medication therapy. Assist upper-level management with optimization of patient care in a safe and cost-effective manner. Responsibilities Provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Attendance on medical rounds (for decentralized shifts) with documentation of pharmacist interventions based on availability. Assist in the Develop and implement facility-specific protocols, guidelines, and reference documents related to medication therapy management that minimize the potential for medication errors. Conduct Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and assist in making necessary changes to pharmacotherapy practice as needed based on MUE findings. Provide support to Staff Pharmacist and able to provide all general responsibilities of a Staff Pharmacist, as needed. Demonstrates independent leadership and professionalism with respect to the oversight of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy interns. Ensure pharmaceutical care programs and medication therapy management are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Assist department leaders in ensuring and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards (TJC,FDA,CDPH,CMS,CABoP,ISMP). Contributes to department research for both pharmacy students and residents. Participate in the education and training of healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and students) in relation to medication use. Maintain professional competence with pharmacy department and state licensing requirements via staff development, independent study, and/or professional activities. Supports the practice of pharmacy in accordance with all applicable regulations and upholds pharmacy policy/procedures as appropriate. Deliver medication therapy management and provide support to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with colleagues, physicians and other care providers. Supports department operations and assures responsibility for professional development. Assist s Pharmacy Management by ensuring the most effective and cost-efficient medications are on formulary and implementation of therapeutic substitutions where appropriate per Tenet Policy. Qualifications Position Qualifications Physical demands: Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs) Manual dexterity and mobility Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching Prolonged standing/walking Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment Working Conditions: Handles emergency or crisis situations Required: Possess a valid CA pharmacist’s license (maintain current at all times) PharmD or BS in Pharmacy Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent hospital experience (3 postgraduate years). Good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate good command of basic mathematical calculations. Preferred: If routines staffed in critical care areas one or all the following advanced life support certifications will be required within 90 days of hire, as applicable American Heart Association ACLS PALS Excellent written & verbal communication skills Completion of an ASHP residency program Certification through the board of pharmaceutical specialties or equivalent Collaborative practice experience using protocol management skills Automatic Dispensing Machine experience (Omnicell, Pyxis, etc.) Familiarity with CPOE, Cerner, or other electronic documentation systems Office (Word, Excel, PPT) experience

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Organization Description Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tenet Healthcare