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Responsibilities

The **Clinical Pharmacist** provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care services to patients, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. The **Clinical Pharmacist** is responsible for medication order review, pharmacokinetic monitoring, drug information provision, patient education, and participation in clinical initiatives.

+ Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy, considering patient-specific factors such as age, weight, renal function, and allergies.

+ Monitor serum drug concentrations and adjust dosages as needed to achieve therapeutic goals and minimize toxicity.

+ Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

+ Educate patients on their medications, including proper administration, potential side effects, and drug interactions.

+ Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and provide MTM services to patients with chronic diseases.

+ Participate in antimicrobial stewardship programs to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics and prevent antimicrobial resistance.

+ Monitor for and report adverse drug reactions.

Qualifications

+ Completion of a 4-year course at an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or Pharm. D. degree

+ At least two years hospital pharmacy experience preferred or has completed an ASHP accredited residency.

+ Microsoft Office, Common Drug Information Software.

+ Current CA Pharmacist Licensure required.

+ Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire.

Overview

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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Pay Range

$68.46 - $99.27 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.