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R.L. Klein & Associates Inc.
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
ClinicalPharmacist Correctional Facility Job Type: Full-Time We are seeking a California-licensed ClinicalPharmacist to join a correctional healthcare facility in San Diego. This role focuses on clinical review, medication safety, and collaboration with multidisciplinary medical teams.
Responsibilities
Review medication orders for safety and accuracy
Monitor drug therapy and potential interactions
Provide clinical recommendations to healthcare providers
Support medication therapy management
Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations
Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Requirements
Active CaliforniaPharmacist License
Clinical pharmacy experience preferred
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a correctional environment
Required Documents
Updated Resume
CaliforniaPharmacist License
Driver's License (Front & Back)
BLS Certification (AHA)
Three (3) Professional References
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$93k-160k yearly est. 7d ago
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Clinical Administrative Pharmacist
Medimpact Healthcare Systems 4.8
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)$128,974 - $183,144 - $237,313
“Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.”
This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.
At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!
Job Description
Summary
The Clinical Administrative Pharmacist possesses an exceptional working knowledge of Medicaid program pharmacy coverage and payment rules, along with in-depth experience in managing accounts and clinical projects. This position is dedicated to optimizing the clinical quality and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy for a state Medicaid agency and its members. The role focuses on the rational management of drug utilization, employing analytical tools and an evidence-based approach to achieve lower net costs, better health outcomes, and high levels of satisfaction for plan sponsors and their members.
In addition to account/contract management responsibilities, the Clinical Administrative Pharmacist serves as both the subject matter expert and the team lead for specific account(s). The Clinical Administrative Pharmacist provides guidance, coordinates tasks, and when necessary, delegates tasks among junior team members to ensure service levels meet client expectations. This position collaborates with corporate resources to achieve overall account and company financial goals. It relies on data and performance indicators, along with experience and judgment, to identify and promote performance improvement opportunities that meet the aligned goals of MedImpact and the client.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides Support for the TennCare PA process, TennCare Appeals, TennCare Pharmacy Lock-In process, and assistance with the TennCare Pharmacy Audit process.
Monitors contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) related to clinical services for managed account(s) and reports to leadership if risks are observed.
Provides recommendations to assigned clients that align with the clients' goals of achieving lower net costs and high clinical quality. Strategic recommendations may include benefit design and Preferred Drug List (PDL) analysis and suggestions, provision of clinical drug information, utilization management criteria development, Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) support and participation, recommendations for rational drug PDL positioning, online system edits and restrictions, ongoing clinical product evaluations, and recommendations regarding client pharmacy benefit utilization and performance trends.
Offers clinical and Medicaid consultative services in accordance with contracted services. Acts as an integral part of designing, developing, and driving the clinical components of the assigned account team's strategic and financial goals. The CAE II focuses on using a variety of analytical tools and clinical resources to identify opportunities that simultaneously improve the plan sponsor's quality-focused and financial performance metrics.
Identifies and promotes MedImpact's evidence-based interventions and communication programs to clients, providing documentation of recommendations for clinically appropriate and financially beneficial clinical initiatives (e.g., rebate enhancement, lower net cost, generic programs, QA programs).
Recommends clinically appropriate PDL changes, considering the lowest net cost after rebates, market shifts, and utilization.
Coordinates clinical utilization analyses and presentations to clients, ensuring timely and accurate review of plan data according to policy and offering appropriate intervention recommendations.
Coordinates the clinical support of Preferred Drug Lists during plan sponsor implementation.
Participates in quarterly state P&T meetings as stipulated by client contracts.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities
Client Responsibilities
This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). Readily available to TernnCare staff during working hours. One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
PharmD and 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 3 years of SME in respective areas; and must hold current Tennessee Board of Pharmacy licensure or complete license reciprocity prior to contract go-live date.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with at least one business intelligent tool (IBM Cognos or Tableau preferred).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Registered Pharmacist license in good standing and the ability to obtain licensure in specific state as necessary within 6 months.
Other Skills and Abilities
Familiar with First Databank and Medi-Span drug information.
Analytical skills required to perform drug cost expenditure impact analysis.
Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills to interface with clients and internal team members.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Language Skills
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Composure
Decision Quality
Organizational Agility
Problem Solving
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Peer Relations
Time Management
Dealing with Ambiguity
Learning on the Fly
Political Savvy
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Work Location
This position must be located in Tennessee. Must provide adequate support to internal clients; be available for regular interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as be available to facilitate effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders.
Working Hours
This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and reasonably meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, at weekends or on holidays as required. Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Travel
This position may require domestic travel.
The Perks:
Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
Incentive Compensation
401K with Company match
Life and Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to *************************
MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego,
California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/VeteransOSHA/ADA:
To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Under general supervision, the ClinicalPharmacist participates as an instrumental member of the healthcare team, working closely with physicians, residents, fellows and nurses to ensure safe, effective, rational and most cost-effective use of medications to the inpatient and clinic pediatric population served by Rady Children's Hospital. Supervises technicians and other support personnel in proper distribution, storage, and records maintenance related to medication use in the organization, recommending changes to enhance customer service and ongoing quality-assurance programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacology
1 Year of Experience
Registered Pharmacist in California
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate Degree
Completion of a pharmacy practice residency, preferable in pediatrics
Pharmacist experience in a pediatric setting
The current salary range for this position is $70.96 to $97.57
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
$71-97.6 hourly 29d ago
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist II Oncology
Palomar Health 4.6
Clinical pharmacist job in Escondido, CA
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, the ClinicalPharmacist II - Oncology, manages the outpatient oncology and medical pharmacy services in collaboration with the medical staff and other health professionals. This is inclusive of daily rounds and recommendations to medical staff to improve the quality of patient outcomes, optimize drug therapy, and reduce costs. Participates in the Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee and other committees as assigned. Conducts medication use evaluations (MUEs) reviews, formulary reviews, and reports. Manages existing procedures and protocols, or implements newly designed procedures and protocols. Integrates clinical oncology pharmacy services with information technology. Participates or leads projects supporting clinical oncology pharmacy services related to organizational needs. Support organization's preparedness for regulatory and quality measures. Provides ongoing instruction and training in all clinical oncology endeavors, protocols, etc., to all pharmacists, residents, and students at Palomar Health. When necessary, assist in the order-entry and dispensing processes. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure Preferred Education: Master in healthcare related field; Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) Minimum Experience: 2 years direct oncology experience Preferred Experience: 5 years direct oncology experience Required Certification: Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) within 1 year of hire Preferred Certification: Not ApplicableRequired License: Current CA Registered Pharmacist (RPh) Preferred License: Not Applicable
Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
$99k-159k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Clinical Pharmacist
Decypher 3.8
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of America s service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.
Job Summary: Decypher is seeking a ClinicalPharmacist candidate to support the mission at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA (Ambulatory Pharmacy).
Required Qualifications:
Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Education:
Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) or a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC)
Licensure/Certifications:
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a clinicalpharmacist
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Work Experience:
Possess a minimum of 2 years full-time experience as a pharmacist within the preceding 3 years of direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting such as the Pharmacy Anticoagulation or Medical Home Port Clinic or
Completion of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Accredited Pharmacy Residency.
Pharmacy Residency.
Additional Requirements (One of the Following):
Certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in one or more recognized practice areas appropriate for the privileges requested (e.g., Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, et.); or
Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy; or
Completion of a Post-Graduate Master of Science degree with emphasis in medication therapy management or direct patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and document therapeutic plans, evaluate medication therapy
Order, review, and analyze laboratory test and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient s medication therapy
Prescribe medications, devices, and supplies to include: initiation, continuation, discontinuation, monitoring, and altering therapy based on established formulary protocols and in accordance with P&T approved scope of practices
Order consults, as appropriate, to maximize drug therapy outcomes and disease state management
Monitor the patient s response to drug therapy through all available sources, such as, patient a pharmacy records, and laboratory data
Educate and counsel the patient regarding his/her drug therapy and/or protocol
Work Environment & Schedule: Monday- Friday, 0630 -1800, No Federal holidays. Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California
Compensation & Benefits: $130,000-$160,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.
Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)
$130k-160k yearly 2d ago
Clinical Pharmacist II - Varied - Mercy San Diego
Scripps Health 4.3
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest. Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego's campus includes the O'Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
This is a full time position with 10-hour varied shifts, including rotating weekends, at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. This position is not required to float to other locations. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance to eligible new hires.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
* Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
* Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
* Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
* We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
* Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Why join this team?
Pharmacy practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is the most advanced in the county, boasting significant pharmacist practice authorities and exceptional pharmacy-provider working relationships. As a teaching hospital, Mercy San Diego values the investment in the future of pharmacy, hosting pharmacy students and residents every year.
The ClinicalPharmacist II will work at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, serving central and downtown San Diego. With the longest tenured Level I Trauma Center in the county, the team at Mercy San Diego thrives in a fast-paced environment and prides itself in its efficiency and teamwork in providing comprehensive care.
As the ClinicalPharmacist II your duties will include:
* Primarily clinical based practice demonstrates ability to perform competencies and prescriptive authorities as approved by the medical staff.
* Participating in direct patient care with patient care teams.
* Performing all clinical pharmacy activities and oversees clinical activities of clinicalpharmacists in training.
* Round with the medical team and provide patient care interventions
* Precepting students and/or residents as appropriate
* Reviewing and evaluates individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost. Documenting the care provided to patients.
* Supervising the drug distribution operation: responsible for assuring safe and effective alternatives as appropriate.
* Routinely communicating with physicians, nurses and patients regarding drug therapy.
* Contributing to the accomplishment of initiatives to improve the cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
* Demonstrating ability to provide age-specific patient care as established for area and job title.
* Demonstrating ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in Pharmacist Authorities policy.
* Works variable shifts, including weekends, evenings, and overnights as staffing needs require. Please note that being able to work the night shift is a fundamental duty and an essential function of many of the clinical pharmacy positions.
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
* Internal candidates
* Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
* Candidates with less than 1 year of experience
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
* Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
* Must remain in original department/specialty
* Must remain in original Job Title
* Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
* BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
Required Certification/Registration:
* CaliforniaPharmacist License
* AHA BLS for the health care provider and ACLS certifications required prior to being trained to respond to codes.
* Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally recognized certification required within 2 years' of hire.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
* Experience in a multi-site health system pharmacy enterprise;
* Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and/or residents
* PGY1 residency or 3 years' experience in relevant practice area preferred.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $80.00-$102.40/hour
$80-102.4 hourly 29d ago
Pharmacist II (Telepharmacy) - Sharp Centralized Pharmacy - Day Shift - Full Time
Sharp 4.5
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Hours:
Shift Start Time:
7 AM
Shift End Time:
6:30 PM
AWS Hours Requirement:
11/40 - 11 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
7 shifts on and 7 shifts off
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$77.910 - $100.530 - $112.590
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.
What You Will Do
This will be a telepharmacy role working onsite in our Centralized Pharmacy location. This position will be handling remote medication orders for the Sharp acute care pharmacies (Sharp Memorial, Sharp Grossmont, Sharp Chula Vista, Sharp Coronado).
Required Qualifications
Other : Education pursuant to licensure requirement.
3 Years experience in a hospital pharmacy practice; Or
1 Year completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
CaliforniaPharmacist License - CA State Board of Pharmacy -REQUIRED
ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
2 Years completion of PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency.
Other Qualification Requirements
AHA BLS and ACLS are required within 90 days of hire.
Essential Functions
Verification and review of medication orders
Reviews all medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form and indication.
Monitors therapy for potential or actual drug interactions (e.g., drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-allergy, etc.)
Compliance with inpatient drug formulary.
If applicable, provides counseling to patients on medication use consistent with professional standards.
Assesses patient understanding of medication regimen and provides education tailored to the patient through the following modalities:
* First dose teaching
* Food-drug interaction counseling
* Discharge counseling
* Medication classes
* Compliance aids
At sites where pharmacists or technicians are involved in medication reconciliation, participates in admission and discharge reconciliation, including documentation of activities as needed.
Medication Therapy Monitoring
Ensures that drug regimen is consistent with all Sharp medication use guidelines and policies (or other evidence-based guidelines in the absence of Sharp-specific guidelines) which includes but is not limited to antimicrobial use guidelines, intravenous to oral, renal dosing, and serum drug concentration protocols.
Adjusts regimens based on approved protocols and consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
Completion of a daily profile review for each patient consisting of the following elements:
* Age, sex, height, weight, and renal/hepatic function
* Pregnancy and lactation status
* Appropriateness of the dose, route, rate, timing and frequency of administration, indication, and therapeutic duplication of all medications
* Available laboratory values and microbiology results
Appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy regimens which may include anticipated/planned stopped dates.
Potential drug-drug, disease-drug, food-drug interactions, or contraindications.
Adherence with Sharp Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medication use guidelines/protocols.
Targeted or therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetics, and adjustment of drug regimens if necessary.
Review documented adverse drug reactions/allergies and report new occurrences.
Review for disease progression and resolution of symptoms (e.g., pain).
Communication of necessary information to pertinent health care providers, patients, caregivers, and encourage health promotion and prevention.
Assesses the patient's progression to achieving desired medication treatment goals.
At applicable entities, demonstrates knowledge and competency of chemotherapy dosing, monitoring, and established guidelines.
Clinical Intervention Program
Qualitative participation in clinical intervention program through consistent issue identification, provision of reliable best practice/literature-based recommendations, follow-through with prescribers and other clinicians.
Quantitative work, measured by the completion and documentation of interventions consistent with the average established for each pharmacy department/shift.
Communicates with nurses and physicians in a timely manner about therapeutic issues or problems. Follows up on formulary compliance issues and/or communicates issues to management.
Documents interventions, patient contact, and multidisciplinary communication consistent with Sharp policies and procedures.
When applicable, participates in scheduled rounds in their care area.
Oversees Pharmacy Resident and/or PharmD student participation on rounds.
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
Addresses patient specific drug information questions and documents requests promptly and professionally.
Pharmacy Operations
Medications are prepared and dispensed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with recognized standards of practice, legal and regulatory requirements, and hospital pharmacy policies and procedures.
Assures controlled substances are dispensed with accuracy. Maintains integrity of all record keeping and assists with narcotic inventories as required per policy and procedures.
Demonstrates proficiency with and utilization of automation and advances in technology (EMR System, Automated Dispensing Cabinet system (Pyxis), IV Workflow Management system (DoseEdge), physician order entry, etc.)
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific medication delivery systems (e.g. NICU admixtures, NICU and pediatric oral syringes, adult TPN / TNA solutions, final admixture concentration etc.)
Demonstrates knowledge and competency of IV Admixture / Aseptic Technique including the standards of USP 797, 800 and 795.
As applicable, demonstrates knowledge and competency of chemotherapy preparation.
Within entities that provide medical emergency response, participates in Code-Blue emergencies as required, mixes and labels medications as needed, and provides information.
As applicable, understands investigational drug protocols and procedures for investigational drug research studies, implementation, administration, and record keeping.
Participates in cost management initiatives including: managing appropriate Inventory levels to decrease staleness & wastage and keep Inventories low; reduce waste attempts to reduce expired meds and use short dated items before they expire, etc. Borrow loan paperwork complete.
Oversees pharmacy operations and provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
Safe Medication Practice, Regulatory, and Quality Improvement
Knowledge of and active participation in concurrent medication safety event (MSE) monitoring programs, as demonstrated by interventions and RL submissions.
Qualitative work demonstrates thoughtful and thorough identification, evaluation and analysis of medication safety events. Performs initial analysis of MSE's and assists in the research and identification causative factors of events. Performs non-voluntary monitoring (i.e. trigger reports, harm monitors, alerting orders).
Participates in ongoing data collection for medication use evaluations (MUE) as assigned.
Completes monthly assigned nursing unit / drug storage area inspections on time. Completes paperwork including inspection log, documents discrepancies, and makes recommendations for improvement. Brings critical issues to the attention of management.
Ensures security of medication storage and compliance with Medication Management (MM) standards (i.e. all meds are labeled, patient own meds are checked, bedside medications have associated physician orders, no expired meds, and the physical security of medications is maintained).
Assure compliance with hospital, integrated health system and department policies and procedures.
Monitor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy as well as standards and regulations for other regulatory agencies.
Participate in assigned department, hospital, and health-system committees or projects.
Communication and teamwork
Customer Service/Interdepartmental Relations (with external customers outside of the pharmacy department):
* Answers phone in timely, friendly manner, stating department, name, and title
* Fosters positive relationships through consistent, respectful, professional interactions with customers
* Responds to requests in timely, caring manner that is consistent with Sharp behavior standards, (i.e. attitude)
Operational Services (dealing with internal customers with pharmacy department):
* Clearly communicates goals and instructions to other staff members
* Provides relevant handoffs between shifts (written/oral)
Effectively intercepts and troubleshoots problems, as demonstrated by effective problem solving, prioritization of issues with respect to level of significance and impact to patient care, safety, workflow, and communication.
When faced with complex situations, has knowledge of and applies the appropriate policies and procedures including but not limited to Chain of Command escalation.
Effectively evaluates ongoing workflow issues and directs daily workload to achieve efficiency and maximize resource utilization as business needs require.
Attends and participates in staff meetings or reviews staff meeting communications.
Reads work related email at a minimum on assigned workdays, responding in a professional and reasonable timeframe.
Training and mentoring
Active in personal continuing education and professional development.
Orients and trains new pharmacy staff as assigned.
Provides direction and precepts pharmacist residents and interns as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Computer skills are highly desirable, especially in the application of word processing.
Pharmaceutical knowledge and skills.
Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to role.
Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
Ability to manage and oversee projects involving multiple resources, from start to finish.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
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$112.6 hourly Auto-Apply 9d ago
Clinical Pharmacy Technician I
Option Care 4.1
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities.
With the nation's largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members.
Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you're empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare.
Summary:
Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, assists with ensuring smooth and accurate pharmacy operations in accordance with Option Care Health policies & procedures, and the state's professional standards & regulations.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)
Prescription & Equipment Preparation and Processing
- Review/validate basic prescription drug refill requests and process according to OCH policies and procedures.
- Assists with preparing and dispensing medications & supplies.
- Assist with maintaining equipment through calibration, inspection, cleaning, testing, and informing supervisor of any defects.
Patient Support & Experience
- Collect & maintain basic patient information required to ensure accurate planning of needed materials/supplies, equipment, and prescriptions.
- Help ensure a positive patient experience through answering basic patient questions and responding to basic patient requests.
Inventory Maintenance
- Receives & verifies quantities of incoming supplies & materials.
- Stocks & stores new supplies & materials.
- Review expiration dates
- Identifying shortages
- Pick and pack materials & supplies.
- Create tickets
- Tracking of inventory through accurate data entry into applicable system(s)
- Schedule routine patient deliveries
Site & Supplies Maintenance
- Clean & sanitize surfaces and laminar hood flows.
- Clean & organize supplies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
(i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.)
No - X
Yes
Basic Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
0 to 6 months of relevant experience.
Licensed or registered within 6 months of hire (if required by state)
Successful enrollment and completion of the OCH designated training course within 6 months of hire (if licensure and/or training course is required by the state).
Basic Qualifications & Interests (BQIs)
Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Able to perform basic & intermediate level mathematical calculations.
Excellent organizational skills.
Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting, and aligning text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, sorting, inserting bullets, pictures, and dates, using find and replace, undo, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions).
Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: opening a workbook, inserting a row, selecting font style and size, formatting cells as currency, using copy, paste and save functions, aligning text, selecting cells, renaming a worksheet, inserting a column, selecting a chart style, inserting a worksheet, setting margins, selecting page orientation, using spell check and/or printing worksheets).
Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, rearranging, hiding, and deleting slides, navigating between slides, increasing list level, adding, centering, and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing outline view and/or running a slide show).
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching.
Ability to carry at least 30lbs
Travel Requirements: (if required)
None
Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)
Previous healthcare or pharmacy technician experience is preferred.
May perform other duties as assigned
Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below:
Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Pay Range is $21.47-$31.20
Benefits:
-Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
-Paid Time off
-Bonding Time Off
-401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
-HSA Company Match
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Tuition Reimbursement
-my FlexPay
-Family Support
-Mental Health Services
-Company Paid Life Insurance
-Award/Recognition Programs
Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
$21.5-31.2 hourly Auto-Apply 60d ago
Pharmacist II (Telepharmacy) - Sharp Centralized Pharmacy - Day Shift - Per Diem
Sharp Healthplan
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Hours: Shift Start Time: 7 AM Shift End Time: 6:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 11/40 - 11 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: 7 shifts on and 7 shifts off Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $85.700 - $110.580 - $123.840
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.
What You Will Do
This will be a telepharmacy role working onsite in our Centralized Pharmacy location. This position will be handling remote medication orders for the Sharp acute care pharmacies (Sharp Memorial, Sharp Grossmont, Sharp Chula Vista, Sharp Coronado).
Required Qualifications
* Other : Education pursuant to licensure requirement.
* 3 Years experience in a hospital pharmacy practice; Or
* 1 Year completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
* CaliforniaPharmacist License - CA State Board of Pharmacy -REQUIRED
* ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
* AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
* 2 Years completion of PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency.
Other Qualification Requirements
* AHA BLS and ACLS are required within 90 days of hire.
Essential Functions
* Verification and review of medication orders
Reviews all medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form and indication.
Monitors therapy for potential or actual drug interactions (e.g., drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-allergy, etc.)
Compliance with inpatient drug formulary.
If applicable, provides counseling to patients on medication use consistent with professional standards.
Assesses patient understanding of medication regimen and provides education tailored to the patient through the following modalities:
* First dose teaching
* Food-drug interaction counseling
* Discharge counseling
* Medication classes
* Compliance aids
At sites where pharmacists or technicians are involved in medication reconciliation, participates in admission and discharge reconciliation, including documentation of activities as needed.
* Medication Therapy Monitoring
Ensures that drug regimen is consistent with all Sharp medication use guidelines and policies (or other evidence-based guidelines in the absence of Sharp-specific guidelines) which includes but is not limited to antimicrobial use guidelines, intravenous to oral, renal dosing, and serum drug concentration protocols.
Adjusts regimens based on approved protocols and consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
Completion of a daily profile review for each patient consisting of the following elements:
* Age, sex, height, weight, and renal/hepatic function
* Pregnancy and lactation status
* Appropriateness of the dose, route, rate, timing and frequency of administration, indication, and therapeutic duplication of all medications
* Available laboratory values and microbiology results
Appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy regimens which may include anticipated/planned stopped dates.
Potential drug-drug, disease-drug, food-drug interactions, or contraindications.
Adherence with Sharp Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medication use guidelines/protocols.
Targeted or therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetics, and adjustment of drug regimens if necessary.
Review documented adverse drug reactions/allergies and report new occurrences.
Review for disease progression and resolution of symptoms (e.g., pain).
Communication of necessary information to pertinent health care providers, patients, caregivers, and encourage health promotion and prevention.
Assesses the patient's progression to achieving desired medication treatment goals.
At applicable entities, demonstrates knowledge and competency of chemotherapy dosing, monitoring, and established guidelines.
* Clinical Intervention Program
Qualitative participation in clinical intervention program through consistent issue identification, provision of reliable best practice/literature-based recommendations, follow-through with prescribers and other clinicians.
Quantitative work, measured by the completion and documentation of interventions consistent with the average established for each pharmacy department/shift.
Communicates with nurses and physicians in a timely manner about therapeutic issues or problems. Follows up on formulary compliance issues and/or communicates issues to management.
Documents interventions, patient contact, and multidisciplinary communication consistent with Sharp policies and procedures.
When applicable, participates in scheduled rounds in their care area.
Oversees Pharmacy Resident and/or PharmD student participation on rounds.
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
Addresses patient specific drug information questions and documents requests promptly and professionally.
* Pharmacy Operations
Medications are prepared and dispensed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with recognized standards of practice, legal and regulatory requirements, and hospital pharmacy policies and procedures.
Assures controlled substances are dispensed with accuracy. Maintains integrity of all record keeping and assists with narcotic inventories as required per policy and procedures.
Demonstrates proficiency with and utilization of automation and advances in technology (EMR System, Automated Dispensing Cabinet system (Pyxis), IV Workflow Management system (DoseEdge), physician order entry, etc.)
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific medication delivery systems (e.g. NICU admixtures, NICU and pediatric oral syringes, adult TPN / TNA solutions, final admixture concentration etc.)
Demonstrates knowledge and competency of IV Admixture / Aseptic Technique including the standards of USP 797, 800 and 795.
As applicable, demonstrates knowledge and competency of chemotherapy preparation.
Within entities that provide medical emergency response, participates in Code-Blue emergencies as required, mixes and labels medications as needed, and provides information.
As applicable, understands investigational drug protocols and procedures for investigational drug research studies, implementation, administration, and record keeping.
Participates in cost management initiatives including: managing appropriate Inventory levels to decrease staleness & wastage and keep Inventories low; reduce waste attempts to reduce expired meds and use short dated items before they expire, etc. Borrow loan paperwork complete.
Oversees pharmacy operations and provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
* Safe Medication Practice, Regulatory, and Quality Improvement
Knowledge of and active participation in concurrent medication safety event (MSE) monitoring programs, as demonstrated by interventions and RL submissions.
Qualitative work demonstrates thoughtful and thorough identification, evaluation and analysis of medication safety events. Performs initial analysis of MSE's and assists in the research and identification causative factors of events. Performs non-voluntary monitoring (i.e. trigger reports, harm monitors, alerting orders).
Participates in ongoing data collection for medication use evaluations (MUE) as assigned.
Completes monthly assigned nursing unit / drug storage area inspections on time. Completes paperwork including inspection log, documents discrepancies, and makes recommendations for improvement. Brings critical issues to the attention of management.
Ensures security of medication storage and compliance with Medication Management (MM) standards (i.e. all meds are labeled, patient own meds are checked, bedside medications have associated physician orders, no expired meds, and the physical security of medications is maintained).
Assure compliance with hospital, integrated health system and department policies and procedures.
Monitor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy as well as standards and regulations for other regulatory agencies.
Participate in assigned department, hospital, and health-system committees or projects.
* Communication and teamwork
Customer Service/Interdepartmental Relations (with external customers outside of the pharmacy department):
* Answers phone in timely, friendly manner, stating department, name, and title
* Fosters positive relationships through consistent, respectful, professional interactions with customers
* Responds to requests in timely, caring manner that is consistent with Sharp behavior standards, (i.e. attitude)
Operational Services (dealing with internal customers with pharmacy department):
* Clearly communicates goals and instructions to other staff members
* Provides relevant handoffs between shifts (written/oral)
Effectively intercepts and troubleshoots problems, as demonstrated by effective problem solving, prioritization of issues with respect to level of significance and impact to patient care, safety, workflow, and communication.
When faced with complex situations, has knowledge of and applies the appropriate policies and procedures including but not limited to Chain of Command escalation.
Effectively evaluates ongoing workflow issues and directs daily workload to achieve efficiency and maximize resource utilization as business needs require.
Attends and participates in staff meetings or reviews staff meeting communications.
Reads work related email at a minimum on assigned workdays, responding in a professional and reasonable timeframe.
* Training and mentoring
Active in personal continuing education and professional development.
Orients and trains new pharmacy staff as assigned.
Provides direction and precepts pharmacist residents and interns as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Computer skills are highly desirable, especially in the application of word processing.
* Pharmaceutical knowledge and skills.
* Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to role.
* Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
* Ability to manage and oversee projects involving multiple resources, from start to finish.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
$123.8 hourly Auto-Apply 8d ago
Staff Pharmacist- Per Diem
Neighborhood Healthcare 4.0
Clinical pharmacist job in Escondido, CA
Job Description
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.
The Staff Pharmacist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic pharmacy team environment. This role will utilize pharmacist skills such as assessment, critical thinking, judgement, decision making in reviewing and dispensing prescriptions.
This is a true per diem position with variable, non-guaranteed hours based on PTO coverage needs of one full-time pharmacist. This position does not offer a minimum number of hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. Schedule will be Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm.
Responsibilities
Reviews prescriptions issued by the Physician, or other authorized prescriber to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
Examines medication history to determine if there are contraindications or significant interactions, and make appropriate recommendations for change
Ensures accurate verification and dispensing, including proper dosages and indications
Provides patient consultation for all new prescriptions, when requested by the patient, or when in the patient's best interest
Provides oversight of Pharmacy Technicians, Interns and ancillary personnel
Directs pharmacy staff to engaged in typing, filling, and labeling pharmaceuticals on matters pertaining to the pharmacy and pharmacy law
Maintains current knowledge of all applicable federal and California state pharmacy laws
Substitutes therapeutically equivalent medications in accordance with health plan formularies, pharmacy formulary and interchange protocol, independently of the provider
Documents all therapeutic interchanges in the medical record and pharmacy record
Refills medications on behalf of providers according to Neighborhood's Pharmacist-Nurse Refill Protocol
Orders labs needed to monitor medications with the Neighborhood Pharmacist-Nurse Refill Protocol
Answers clinical questions from providers accurately, promptly, and thoroughly using the most up to date clinical guidelines and evidence
Communicates via the EMR with other Neighborhood staff as it relates to patient care
Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings
Performs all job functions with Neighborhood's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan in mind
Quality Management
Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities
Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives
Customer Relations
Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees
Maintains professional working relationship with all levels of staff, patients, and the public
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in a retail pharmacy setting required
Pharmacy doctorate degree from an ACPE accredited pharmacy school required
Valid CApharmacist license required
Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA) approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Pharmacy practice residency preferred
Board Certification Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other specialty preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with pharmacy practices and protocols
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Compliance (Safety and HIPPA)
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Follow the NHC Pharmacist-Nurse Refill Protocol for refill authorizations
Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful
Pay range: $65.09 to $101.53 per hour, depending on experience.
Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.
$65.1-101.5 hourly 13d ago
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health 4.6
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Job Purpose and Summary:
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs, and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Our Staff Pharmacists play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their pharmacy by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for the pharmacy team.
As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy.
The Staff Pharmacist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
Taking direction from the Pharmacy Manager and overseeing the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap, including strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up of pharmacy team members and providing feedback about pharmacy team performance to the Pharmacy Manager as needed
Assumes Pharmacy Manager's day-to-day duties when serving as the only or the primary pharmacist-on-duty
Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following-and directing the pharmacy team to follow-pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation
Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same: demonstrating compassionate care, collaborating with the patient's total healthcare team, and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues
Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy; engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize
Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following-and coaching the pharmacy team to follow-all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products for our patients and our business
Partnering with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure pharmacy operations are compliant with the appropriate state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times; escalating issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution if/as needed
Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; supporting the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if/as directed
Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves (including but not limited to company-required trainings and CMEs); actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients
Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception, etc.) where permissible; empowers the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey
Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and complying with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, to protect patient privacy and security, and to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues
Required Qualifications:
Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list
Essential Functions:
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
Attention and Focus:
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
Customer Service and Team Orientation:
Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
Communication Skills:
Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Mathematical Reasoning:
Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
Issue Resolution:
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced with multiple options
Physical Demands:
Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
Lift, scan, and bag items
Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs. and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Ability to work in other locations across the market as business needs require
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$65.00 - $81.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/25/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
$65 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Pharmacist
Adapthealth
Clinical pharmacist job in Chula Vista, CA
AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today!
Our Solara Medical Supplies team, an AdaptHealth company, specializes in helping people with diabetes manage their condition confidently and conveniently through personalized service, mail-order fulfillment, and education. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our closed-door pharmacy team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, non-retail environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients managing diabetes.
Pharmacist
Responsible for filling and distributing prescriptions to patients within a nice pharmacy specializing in diabetes care. Advises patients on their prescription and OTC therapies, or use of DME and diabetic devices, including interactions and side effects. Prepare orders by reviewing and interpreting physician instructions and identifying any clinical or therapeutic concerns. Dispense diabetic supplies by accurately preparing, labeling, packaging and shipping of required products. Supports patient care by monitoring therapy needs and recommending appropriate interventions.
Job Duties:
Verify, prepare, and dispense prescription medications in a timely manner and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
Review prescriptions for accuracy and clinical appropriateness, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Support diabetic patients by providing guidance on glucose monitoring systems, insulin pump supplies, and medication usage.
Collaborate with our clinical and customer care teams to promote safe, effective therapy and improve adherence.
Identify and resolve potential medication issues, including interactions or therapeutic duplications.
Maintain accurate patient and medication records within pharmacy software systems.
Participate in quality assurance initiatives, inventory control, and continuous process improvements.
Stay current on advancements in diabetes care, CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) technology, and therapeutic trends.
Monitor the health and progress of patients to ensure that they are using their medications safely and effectively.
Proficient in utilizing pharmacy management systems, Microsoft Suite items; and other vendor platforms.
Teach pharmacy students serving as interns in preparation for their graduation or licensure.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel to other AdaptHealth locations if necessary.
Who You Are
A pharmacist who values accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork.
Passionate about helping patients manage chronic conditions, especially diabetes, through accessible, coordinated care.
Committed to upholding clinical excellence in a mail-order environment.
Requirements
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from an accredited educational institute is required (BS in Pharmacy, PharmD)
Minimum of 3 years of pharmacy experience (mail-order, closed-door, or specialty experience preferred)
Active, unrestricted CaliforniaPharmacist License
Registered with the applicable Board(s) of Pharmacy and in good standing
Valid and unrestricted driver's license
Willing and able to obtain additional state Pharmacy licenses within a 12-month period
In-person schedule: traditional hours of operation are M-F, 8AM-4:30PM PT. This may change or slightly adjust as the business requires
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Mental alertness and ability to analyze large amounts of data and report in a clear and concise manner.
Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, stand, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive motions of wrists, hands and/or fingers due to extensive computer use.
Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuate.
Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds as needed.
Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
$135k-175k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Pharmacist
Apotheco, LLC
Clinical pharmacist job in Poway, CA
Founded in 2013, Apotheco Pharmacy Group has been dedicated to providing a premium level of service to prescribers and patients. Apotheco is the nation's leading dermatology pharmacy company. We are a rapidly growing and successful company with a strong reputation serving the dermatology community. Our team of expert pharmacists and staff work to provide the highest quality dermatology medications at the lowest costs.
We're rapidly growing, and over the past years we have expanded our operations to 33 US-wide locations, and we are not stopping there. The continual opening of new pharmacies, in new markets, opens the door to opportunities for career development and advancement. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals who are willing and ready to help expand our reach across the country.
We know work-life balance results in happier and engaged individuals both at work and at home. We provide a work schedule that is Monday through Friday with no nights, weekends or holidays; allowing you to maintain a consistent and predictable schedule outside of work.
Our unique dermatology clinical focus and close collaboration with healthcare providers, results in a pharmacy environment without the typical distractions of the retail pharmacy environment. At Apotheco you'll be part of a thriving company with a bright future. Join us as and make your mark in an organization that values growth, inclusion, and excellence.
Role Description
We are currently looking for a Pharmacist at 1st Choice pharmacy Management LLC. The Pharmacist will be responsible for overseeing daily pharmacy operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing inventory, providing patient care, and collaborating with the healthcare team. This role requires working onsite in Poway, CA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
You will be primarily responsible for:
Dispensing prescribed medications in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations;
Providing direction related to quality, clinical and compliance for Apotheco operations initiatives in compliance with state and federal laws
Providing consultation and other pharmacy services to patients
Providing supervision of Apotheco' s support staff; and
All other functions reasonably assigned to you that are consistent with your title.
Education/Experience:
Have earned a BS or Pharm D degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
License/Certification:
Licensed Pharmacist in the state of California.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:
Strong drug product and clinical pharmacy knowledge
Must have excellent customer service skills and be detailed oriented.
Familiar with clinical program components, formulary designs, prescription benefit trends, and PA programs
Time management skills
Written and Oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and self-motivated
Strong computer skills, including MS Windows, Word, Outlook, and Excel
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced call center environment
Strong team building and leadership skills
Strong customer service orientation and commitment to professionalism
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft products.
Information Security Expectations: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to abide by Apotheco's information security policies, employee handbook and security and privacy regulatory requirements. Each employee is responsible for the secure and appropriate handling of Apotheco information, information received by customers, other companies and/or external parties.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
License/Certification:
CA Licensed Pharmacist (Required)
Will be required to obtain out of state licenses that will be reimbursed. Eligible for the bonus program to obtain and maintain active out of state licenses.
Work Location: In person
$135k-176k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Pharmacist-Oncology
Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego is a proud partner of One Oncology's network of the nations leading oncology practices.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
:
Objective: Provide comprehensive clinical oncology pharmacy oversight across infusion and oral oncology services by ensuring safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered medication management. Partner with providers and clinical teams to optimize treatment regimens, enhance medication safety, support care coordination, and advance high-quality pharmacy operations across all MOASD locations.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
• Collaborate with providers and other clinical staff to provide patients with individualized treatments utilizing the most recent and relevant evidence.
• Review infusion orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness.
• Evaluate and interpret drug related laboratory results. Recommend dose adjustment, addition, or discontinuation of medication(s) as appropriate.
• Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems including subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions, adverse reactions, and inaccuracies.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and/or medication reconciliation.
• Perform comprehensive evaluation of patient medical records, to provide proper patient counseling.
• Serve as the clinical contact for questions related to oral oncolytics, side effect management, toxicity monitoring and adherence issues.
• Build, maintain, and standardize treatment regimens within the electronic medical record to ensure accuracy and alignment with current clinical guidelines.
• Review provider requested regimen changes, verify safety and appropriateness.
• Act as the central point of contact for regimen change communication to prevent scheduling errors and ensure infusion schedulers, authorization staff, nursing, and pharmacy staff receive timely information.
• Monitor drug availability issues, guideline updates, pathway changes, NCCN revisions, and proactively update regimens as needed.
• Oversee all aspects of the oral oncolytic program, including verification of new and refill prescriptions, and providing supportive care recommendations.
• Coordinate with pharmacy technicians to ensure timely processing, communication, and follow-up for oral therapy patients.
• Perform drug utilization management activities.
• Ensure compliance with USP 797/800 principles relevant to sterile-compounding oversight in coordination with operational pharmacy staff.
• Oversee pharmacy technician pharmacy related activities.
• Perform final verification of medications prior to distribution to patients.
• Ensure proper storage of medications.
• Research and answer drug inquiries.
• Document appropriately in patient medical records.
• Uphold organization policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws.
• Collaborate with all organizational staff.
• Effectively completes other duties and projects as assigned.
*This is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned and activities may change any time with or without notice, as applicable. Furthermore, job descriptions do not establish a contract or change the at-will nature of employment.
Experience, Qualifications, Education
• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School with a Pharm.D. Current and unrestricted California State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license.
• Currently holds or eligible to obtain California Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) licensure within 120 days of hire.
• Must meet ONE of the following:
o Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP); or
o Completed PGY2 Oncology Residency and eligible for BCOP (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 120 days of hire); or
o Completed PGY1 Pharmacy Residency + two (2) years of Clinical Oncology Pharmacy experience (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 120 days of hire); or
o No residency, but at least four (4) years of Clinical Oncology Pharmacy experience (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 120 days of hire)
• Ability and means to travel in a timely manner to other office locations. Requires active California driver's license and proof of insurance for vehicle used.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to compile and interpret information from multiple sources.
• Thrive in a busy fast paced environment.
• Establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with providers and coworkers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with tact, objectivity, sensitivity, and good judgment when interacting with patients, referring offices, providers, and coworkers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Proficiency in computer processing functions, software and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to effectively work, collaborate, and prioritize tasks independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Visual acuity to read a computer screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers in person and by phone.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, reach with hands, and lift and move 10 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 25 pounds occasionally; ability to sit for hours at a time.
Working Conditions:
This position functions indoors in a medical/business environment. Employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels and interruptions. Visual acuity to read and compute screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus; hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers. Ability to sit for hours at a time. Employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels and interruptions.
Travel:
Travel between local offices when necessary.
$135k-175k yearly est. Auto-Apply 30d ago
Pharmacist
Brightspring Health Services
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Our Company
PharMerica
PharMerica is hiring a Part-Time Pharmacist in San Diego, CA!
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you'll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
Rotating schedule including weekends
Benefits and perks for you!
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
Tuition discounts & reimbursement
401(k)
Company Paid Time Off
Shift Differential
DailyPay
Pet Insurance
Employee wellness and discount programs
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
How YOU will benefit:
Supportive team with room to work independently
Ongoing training and career growth
Advancement opportunities in a growing company
Referral bonuses
As a Pharmacist you will:
Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and facility staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient's medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, administration, and disposal of medications and biologicals.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
Educate and support facility/agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
One year experience in long term care
License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
About our Line of Business PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit ******************* Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Salary Range USD $72.00 - $74.00 / Hour
$72-74 hourly Auto-Apply 39d ago
PHARMACIST II
State of California 4.5
Clinical pharmacist job in Chula Vista, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state's veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.
CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.
This position is located in the Pharmacy Department of the Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista and is responsible for directing and managing Pharmacy staff in preparing, manufacturing, and dispending drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Apply today to join our team! Visit our website at ***************** to learn more about us.
We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet's Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state's Veterans Preference program.
Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Pharmacist II to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit *********************************************************** for more information. Veterans are encouraged to utilize the state's Veterans Preference Program.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
* PHARMACIST II
Additional Documents
* Job Application Package Checklist
* Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-503157
Position #(s):
************-001
Working Title:
Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC)
Classification:
PHARMACIST II
$14,033.00 - $15,179.00 T
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Diego County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
VHC-CV Human Resources
Work Shift:
8 am to 5 pm
Work Week:
Monday-Friday
Department Information
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.
Department Website: https://*****************
Department Website: https://*****************
Special Requirements
Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference. Military service must be included in the Employment History section of the Employment Applications (STD. 678). The application package must include documentation of discharge, appropriate to the branch of service. The documentation must reflect a discharge/release under conditions other than dishonorable. If the candidate fails to include this information then the CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference shall not be granted in the recruitment.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a licentiate in pharmacy issued by the State Board of Pharmacy.
Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.
Effective April 1, 2025, pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 16, section 1709.1, the proposed PIC is required to complete the Board's Pharmacist-In-Charge Overview and Responsibility training course, available on the Board's website, within two years prior to the date of application to serve as a PIC.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/5/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at ********************** When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
VHC-CV Human Resources
Attn: Ligaya Lara
700 East Naples Court
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Veterans Affairs
VHC-CV Human Resources
Ligaya Lara
700 East Naples Court
Chula Vista, CA 91911
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
* Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at ********************** All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
* Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
* Statement of Qualifications - See Additional Information.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment. ********************************************************************************************
The Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista is located in Southern California (San Diego County). The benefits of working in this facility include free parking and easy bus access. There are several beaches in the county within a few miles away and other amusement parks.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://*****************
Human Resources Contact:
Ligaya Lara
**************
*************************
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Office
**************
*****************
California Relay Service: ************** (TTY), ************** (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
When submitting your State Application (STD. 678) please note position # ************-001, Job Control # 503157, and the basis of your eligibility (e.g., list appointment, transfer, SROA, Surplus, Re-employment, Reinstatement) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678.
Please remove any confidential information (e.g., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.
A complete application package includes: a STD. 678.
If your eligibility requires that you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the class and you qualify under pattern requiring education, then the selected candidate will be required to provide college transcripts prior to appointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please note that resumes, cover letters, and/or any other documents do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit a complete SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all of the required documents may be eliminated from the selection process.
The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. In your SOQ, describe your experience, knowledge, and competencies as they relate to each of the items listed below. The items must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed; do not consolidate responses. The SOQ must be no more than two pages, typed, using 12-point Arial font on standard letter-sized paper with one (1)-inch margins.
SOQ Questions:
* Outline your experience supervising Pharmacy staff. Describe past position(s) with management of the following personnel: Pharmacist I, Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician and Biller. Provide work history conducting staff performance reviews and annual evaluations; participating in hiring panels to recruit and train new employees; implementing a disciplinary process and sustaining staff morale.
* Detail your background in pharmacy management. Topics to cover include serving as Pharmacist in Charge; implementing and overseeing Pharmacy Quality Assurance programs and Performance Improvement Programs; managing drug distribution methods; supervising clinical policies and procedures; billing and reimbursement; and advising on areas such as infection control, pharmaceutical waste, controlled substance compliance and emergency or disaster preparedness.
* Summarize your pharmacy experience in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Include roles such as leading a Pharmaceutical Services Committee, performing monthly medication recapitulations, drug distribution systems (bubble pack and automated dispensing systems), supervising a Consultant Pharmacist, conducting regular medication regimen reviews, knowledge of regulations related to psychotropic medications, and familiarity with CMS, Title 22 and California BOP guidelines for consultant clinical services.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
$107k-142k yearly est. 4d ago
Staff Pharmacist (Non-Clinical Per Diem)
Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. 4.0
Clinical pharmacist job in Alpine, CA
J OB A NNOUNCEMENT
Staff Pharmacist Non- Clinical (Per Diem)
Department: Pharmacy
Supervised By: Pharmacist in Charge
Status: Non-Exempt (Per Diem)
Grant: N/A
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM, time may vary to meet the needs of the Clinic
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES :
Under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Pharmacist is responsible for the planning, evaluation, supervision, coordination, implementation, and administration of comprehensive and effective quality Pharmacy programs (new & existing) at the clinic and will include working with the other site Pharmacist on a regular basis. Duties include providing professional advice/consultation concerning drugs and their administration to patients/staff on a timely basis, the maintenance of a drug formulary, establishing & maintaining excellent patient/staff relations, maintaining licensure, reporting of data, and the billing of revenues from customers.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Pharmacy Clinical Operations: Accurate and timely administration of prescriptions. Reviews all drug orders for completeness and appropriateness of medication and consults with the prescribing physician immediately to correct any problem areas. When appropriate, reviews patient history, current therapy, diagnosis, allergies, and recent drug history prior to dispensing any medications. Uses generic brands, whenever possible and provides labeled medications to patients and staff, including listing any possible drug interactions. Records prescriptions issued in the medications area of the medical record and oversees all supporting pharmacy data processing and billing information of the patient.
2. Professional Advice/Consultation: Provides professional, courteous, accurate and timely information to requesting patients, medical staff, and clinic personnel immediately, if possible. Responses requiring written replies will be completed and submitted within (2) business days upon request, unless referred to alternate sources.
3. Priority of Patients waiting for Prescriptions: Supplies prescriptions to patients waiting in the lobby after an SIHC visit on a priority basis. Unless restricted by workload, supplies prescriptions within 30 minutes of receipt in the Pharmacy. Prescriptions are announced over an intercom system. For internal control purposes, logs prescription requests in and out of the Pharmacy department. Refills prescriptions via telephone or other requests within 1 hour, not to exceed 4 hours depending on workload.
4. Drug Distribution/Control: Controls ordering, stocking, and distribution of all drugs within the clinic, including all clerical and distributive functions. Stocks and maintains clinic “crash cart” on a monthly basis, or after immediate use. Performs monthly pharmacy and nursing unit inspections and removes all damaged, expired, or unusable drugs from stock. Verifies that proper storage conditions and security are in order upon each inspection. Properly destroys or returns unusable drugs. When required or requested, reviews all therapy for potential drug therapy danger by calculating pharmacokinetic parameters for drug dosing and evaluates fluid and electrolyte requirements and nutritional therapy. With consultation and direction from the Medical Director, develops and maintains a drug formulary and uses generic drugs, whenever possible. Reviews all adverse drug reactions, logs incidents, and files written reports with proper authorities. All transactions requiring special record-keeping and custody shall be recorded accurately and action needed will be implemented immediately.
5. Trauma Activities: Participates in all cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and trauma team activities, as required and in accordance with policies. Responds immediately to “Code Blue” and “Code Trauma” calls and returns immediately when assistance is no longer required.
6. Other clinical Duties. Complies with all federal & state laws, regulations, and practices generally accepted in licensed Pharmacy operations. Perform other clinical duties, as assigned.
7. Pharmacy Administration: Opening/Closing, Billing Responsible for the Pharmacy department's opening/closing, efficient operations, timely billing of service fees to clients, and submission of billing status reports. Orders pharmaceutical drugs & supplies from the lowest cost vendors and originates/maintains low cost vendor purchase agreement contracts.
8. Personnel: Personnel Administration & staff evaluations, including daily supervision of various personnel working under the direction of the Pharmacist. Individuals supervised may include a Pharmacy Technician and other temporary support staff, as needed.
9. Reporting: Responsible for preparation and submission of monthly Board reports for the Pharmacy department's objectives and performances to the Administration. Maintains and reviews records & reports for the Pharmacy program and provides for quality assurance. Responsible for submission, monitoring and reporting data to various end-users, i.e., Administration, Indian Health Services, and federal/state/county sources, as required.
10. Meetings: Must attend monthly Medical Staff meetings. Presents meeting information to staff. Attends required professional educational meetings to maintain knowledge and develop new professional skills. Chairs quarterly Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
11. Licensing: Responsible for maintenance and renewal of Pharmacy licensing.
12. Other administrative Duties: Complies with all SIHC policies & procedures, and develops/maintains Pharmacy departmental policies & procedures.
13. Flexibility to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need.
14. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education/Experience : Education, training, and/or experience which clearly demonstrates possession of the knowledge, ability, and skills stated above. Qualifications for the Education/Experience requirement must include successful completion of a graduate pharmacy degree from an accredited pharmacy school; and two years of full-time, post-degree, professional experience in a public or private agency providing hospital or equivalent services. Strong ambulatory background preferred. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing pharmacology, treatment, policies and procedures relating to the provision of pharmacy management services. Nextgen and QS1 experience highly preferred.
License/Certifications : Applicant must possess a current California Registered Pharmacist license.
A valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Applicant must be insurable under SIHC vehicle insurance policy at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the positions required education and profession must also be valid and maintained
Character : Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, pay attention to detail, follow instructions, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner. Must be highly confidential and work as a team with other staff. Applicant should be sensitive to client's needs.
Skills : Team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Medical Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiate situations, and facilitate consensus.
Physical and Personal Requirements : Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.
Compliance : Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one's department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.
Other : Post job offer, applicant must successfully pass a pre-screening, including a tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Applicant must complete SIHC Application and Authorization Form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.
INDIAN PREFERENCE :
INDIAN PREFERENCE : In the filling of any SIHC job vacancy, preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians, pursuant to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, 25 USC 472, unless other laws require the filling of a vacancy without regard to Indian preference (e.g. Public Law (P.L.) 94-437, “Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA). To receive Indian preference for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe, or must be certified as an American Indian from the designated Tribal Representative. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application, including Certification of form BIA-4432, which is available from the SIHC Human Resources Department. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview.
$133k-173k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
Pharmacist
Avamed Workforce
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Pharmacist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in San Diego, CA. For this position you will be working out of a separate office building, you will not be inside the correctional facility.
Position Details:
Pharmacist
Full-Time
Location: San Diego, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Rate: $65/hr
Status: 1099/ Independent Contractor
Job Description:
a. Review and verify prescription/medication order(s) from the Pharmacist-in-Charge, CEO/CME, or other authorized CDCR prescribers for completeness, correctness, authenticity and legality;
b. Assess prescription/medication order(s) against patient's/youth's medical profile for improper drug selection, under-dosage, dosage, over-dosage, drug interactions, dosage form and delivery system;
c. Assess prescription against Formulary for compliance, and refer non-formulary requests as required for approval when necessary;
d. Manage or directly prepare, manufacture, compound and dispense drugs and pharmaceutical preparations;
e. Manage or directly perform computer order entry and type prescription labels;
f. Manage or directly fill prescription/medication orders and prepare or check l.V. Admixtures as required;
g. Provide consultations to medical staff and the Medical Authorization Review Committee and provide discharge consultations as required;
h. Supervise and directly maintain records of drugs, poisons, and narcotics as required by Federal and State Laws;
i. Supervise and directly maintain records of drugs, poisons, and chemicals received, on hand and dispensed;
j. Implement and/or maintain medication delivery systems in accordance with directives from the System wide P&T Committee;
k. As required by the Pharmacist-in-Charge, assist in the preparation of estimates for the requisition of drugs required;
l. Monitor and instruct Pharmacy Technicians in standard and routine phases of the work, as appropriate; and
m. Perform other duties as assigned.
If you are interested submit a copy of your resume and one of our team members will reach out to you ASAP!
$65 hourly Auto-Apply 13d ago
Pharmacist
Tri-City Medical Center 4.7
Clinical pharmacist job in Oceanside, CA
Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.
Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs.
Position Summary:
Performs professional functions relating to providing appropriate drug information participating in all clinical programs, dispensing, and compounding of drugs. Has responsibility for drug control within the pharmacy and distribution throughout the hospital. Assists in other areas as directed by the Director of Pharmacy. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Manager, assumes responsibility for the operation of the Pharmacy.
Major Position Responsibilities:
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
Provides appropriate drug information for all clinical programs.
Compound and dispense drugs according to policy.
Responsible for drug control and distribution throughout the hospital.
Assumes responsibility for the operation of the hospital pharmacy.
Qualifications:
Must have current knowledge of drugs, their actions, availability, and I.V. incompatibility, required.
Maintains a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education per license period (2 years), required.
Be professionally competent in all phases of pharmaceutical care, required.
One (1) year acute care hospital experience, required.
Experience with controlled substances, preferred.
Oncology experience, preferred (OP Infusion Oncology department only)
Education:
Pharm D or PhD, preferred.
PGY1, preferred.
Licenses:
Current license by the California State Board of Pharmacy, required.
Certification:
ACLS or PhART (Pharmacy Advanced Resuscitation Training), required certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
$113k-155k yearly est. Auto-Apply 56d ago
Transitions of Care Pharmacist - Inpatient to Outpatient
Pharmacy Careers 4.3
Clinical pharmacist job in San Diego, CA
Prevent readmissions-guide patients through care transitions.
Key Responsibilities:
Reconcile medications post-discharge.
Educate patients and caregivers during transitions.
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to coordinate follow-up care.
Qualifications:
PharmD with experience in inpatient or ambulatory care.
Familiarity with TOC protocols and Medicare readmission reduction strategies.
Empathy-driven, patient-centered care skills.
Why Join Us?
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
In-person or hybrid role
Clear impact on care continuity
How much does a clinical pharmacist earn in La Mesa, CA?
The average clinical pharmacist in La Mesa, CA earns between $73,000 and $204,000 annually. This compares to the national average clinical pharmacist range of $58,000 to $152,000.
Average clinical pharmacist salary in La Mesa, CA
$122,000
What are the biggest employers of Clinical Pharmacists in La Mesa, CA?
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