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Job Description:

The Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APP) in the Pharmacotherapy Clinic at John Muir Health plays a vital role in the comprehensive management of patients with a variety of complex and chronic disease states. Practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) in accordance with California State Board of Pharmacy regulations, the APP is authorized to prescribe, initiate, adjust, and discontinue medications to optimize therapeutic outcomes across a range of specialties. Core responsibilities include assessing medication regimens for safety, efficacy, and adherence; streamlining therapies when appropriate; mitigating drug interactions; and educating patients and caregivers to support long-term treatment success. Pharmacists will perform clinical assessments, order and interpret laboratory tests, and monitor patient responses to therapy to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective care. The APP collaborates closely with physicians and the care team to ensure continuity of care and achievement of clinical goals. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential in both patient-facing and interdisciplinary team settings. In addition to direct patient care, the APP contributes to policy development, quality improvement, and staff education. Responsibilities may also include supervising technicians, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, and assuming leadership duties in the absence of pharmacy management. Success in this role requires clinical expertise, adaptability in a high-acuity outpatient environment, and a proactive, collaborative approach to patient care.

Education:

+ Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science (BSPharm) from a school accredited by ACPE - Required

Experience:

Candidates must meet qualifications consistent with California State Board of Pharmacy requirements for Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APP) recognition by fulfilling any two (2) of the following:

+ Current board certification in a relevant clinical area (e.g., BCACP, BCPS, BCGP, BCOP, or other board-approved specialty certification).

+ Completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited PGY-1 or PGY-2 residency in Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Geriatrics, Specialty Pharmacy, or other applicable specialty.

+ At least 1,500 hours of direct patient care experiences within the past 10 years under a CPA or similar structured clinical protocol.

For candidates without residency training, a minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in ambulatory care or chronic disease state management is strongly preferred.

Additional Experience Requirements:

+ Ability to multitask and adapt to a high-acuity outpatient environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to perform in a complex and collaborative clinical setting.

+ Must be able to educate, monitor, order, and follow labs for patients, related to metabolic disease states.

+ Experience in developing policies and engaging in continuous process improvement.

Certifications/Licensures:

+ RPH Registered Pharmacist - California Board of Pharmacy - Required

+ BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association – Required

+ APh Advanced Practice Pharmacist License – Required within six months of hire

+ Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty recognized by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties – Required for positions where it is relevant to the assigned area of practice (e.g., BCOP for oncology, BCPS for pharmacotherapy, BCACP for ambulatory care, etc.)

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:30 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$92.42 - $124.76

Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians and 6,300 employees, The health system’s facilities include John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center (554-bed acute care facility), which serves as Contra Costa County's only designated trauma center, and John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center (247-bed acute care facility). Together, they are recognized as top centers for neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatric, and high-risk obstetrics care. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, rehabilitation and critical care. In February 2024, John Muir Health opened the Behring Pavilion, which is home to the UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center in Walnut Creek. This state-of-the-art facility brings cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination into one location. Patients benefit from the expertise of top cancer specialists from John Muir Health and UCSF Health and have access to the latest treatment advances close to home.

John Muir Health also offers complete inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs and services at our 73-bed fully accredited psychiatric hospital and outpatient center located in Concord. In addition, John Muir Health provides a number of primary care and outpatient services at 89 practice sites throughout the community and urgent care centers in Berkeley, Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.

John Muir Health offers a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment with an emphasis on listening, explaining, and working together as a team, to help patients achieve their optimal health. We recognize those who exemplify excellence and reward them for contributing to our collective success. From individual to department to spontaneous recognition, Employee of the Month, Employee Suggestion Program rewards, Employee Success Sharing Program, and many more, we find unique ways to thank our employees for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Competitive salary and benefit package available.

At John Muir Health, we strive to be a leading health system through the cultivation of a culture of belonging where every patient, employee, provider, and community member feels safe and valued for embracing all aspects of their differences. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit the EEO website here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

All hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, a national surveyor of quality patient care. John Muir Health is an equal opportunity employer.