Clinical Pharmacist - Santa Clarita Pharmacy - Full ...

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services and education. Essential Duties: + Medication Process Responsibilities u2022 Accurately and timely verifies and checks accuracy of medication orders through Cerner. u2022 Efficiently evaluates patient profile for appropriateness of medication orders (i.e, appropriate dosage based on patient parameters, duplicate therapy, side effect profile, cost-effectiveness and accuracy. u2022 Accurately and efficiently verifies all medications dispensed. u2022 Follows investigational drug procedures. u2022 Maintains oversight of daily pharmacy operations, including supervision of all drug distribution activities and ensures compliance with all sterile compounding regulations. u2022 Maintains oversight of narcotic dispensing, reconciliation and resolving discrepancies. u2022 Ensures compliance of pharmacy policies in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled substances. u2022 Recommends and facilitates changes/improvements to pharmacy workflow/operations. + Supervises technicians u2022 Actively supervises and coordinates technician responsibilities. u2022 Assists with mentorship and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. + Teamwork u2022 Maintains strong working relationships and open communication with medical and nursing staff. Information pertaining to pharmaceutical supply availability, drug usage and compatibility, and state and federal regulations pertaining to drug controls, is clearly and consistently communicated to the hospital community. u2022 Willing /able to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities when needed. u2022 Volunteers to assist with sick call coverage, to cover additional shifts, and aids areas of pharmacy in need of additional support. + Performs at a high level with minimal supervision. u2022 Independently solves problems, and/or provides solutions when problems arise. (i.e. dealing with drug shortages, sick call coverage, narcotic discrepancies, computer down-time) u2022 Assists with the review and revision of policies and procedures and/or medication order sets for Cerner system. + Clinical u2022 Thoroughly completes all patient monitoring profiles. u2022 Makes appropriate therapeutic recommendations in accordance with nationally published guidelines and the hospital formulary. u2022 Participates in pharmacy continuous quality improvement activities. u2022 Participates in pharmacy clinical programs and adheres to therapeutic guidelines, making appropriate recommendations for optimization of patient therapy. u2022 Participates in hospital-established programs for ADR and medication error reporting. u2022 Enforces adherence to hospital formulary, i.e., non-formulary requests filled out. Applies therapeutic interchange policies. u2022 Documents interventions in department-approved clinical documentation system. + Education u2022 Trains pharmacists-in-training, including newly hired pharmacists, and residents. u2022 Participates in the precepting and mentoring of pharmacy students and interns. u2022 Provides formal and informal drug education to pharmacy, medical staff, nursing and ancillary services (i.e, Lunch and Learn Topics, Pharmacy capsule submission, Formulary monograph submission) + Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Required Qualifications: + Req Doctorate Pharm.D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy. + Req 2 years Hospital or Ambulatory Care experience or completion of a residency program in a Hospital or Ambulatory infusion setting. + Req Organization/time management skills. + Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills. + Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients. + Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team. + Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service Preferred Qualifications: + Pref 3 years Oncology experience or Oncology residency. Required Licenses/Certifications: + Req Registered Pharmacist (CA DCA) Current pharmacy licensure with California State Board of Pharmacy. + Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association + Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) + Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association. (Not required for all off-site clinics)) The hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 - $105.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidateu2019s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Created: 2026-01-19