Clinical Pharmacist 1

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist 1

Job Description

The Clinical Pharmacist 1 provides foundational pharmacy services, including medication order verification, dispensing oversight, drug information support, and basic patient-oriented clinical pharmacy services. Reviews the accuracy and appropriateness of medications prepared and dispensed by pharmacy personnel and serves as a drug information resource to physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital personnel. Supports safe, accurate, and efficient medication use throughout the hospital.

Essential Accountabilities

o Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of routine medication orders and prescriptions, including allergies, interactions, compatibility, dosing, and other safety considerations.

o Verify the accuracy of medications compounded and/or dispensed from pharmacy services, including carts, trays, kits, and other medication distribution systems.

o Accurately verify sterile and non-sterile compounds, as applicable to assigned work area.

o Provide drug information and basic consultative support to physicians, nurses, and other disciplines.

o Perform patient-oriented clinical pharmacy services, including medication-related assessments, dose calculations, and recommendations for therapy optimization within established guidelines and protocols.

o Perform protocol-based interventions, such as IV-to-PO conversions, as applicable.

o Direct pharmacy technicians and support staff in completing work according to current priorities and workflow demands.

o Document pharmacist interventions and report medication errors and near misses in accordance with department standards.

o Serve as a resource to new employees, pharmacy students, and residents as assigned.

o Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

o Knowledge of general hospital pharmacy practice and basic clinical pharmacy practice.

o Knowledge of medication safety principles and pharmacy operations.

o Ability to accurately interpret and evaluate medication orders.

o Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, and pharmacy staff.

o Ability to prioritize work and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required

Experience

Hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

RPH - Registered Pharmacist with valid State of California Pharmacist License required

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.

• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.