Kern Medical
Location
Bakersfield, California
Salary
$74,459 - $91,575 / YEAR
The Clinical Pharmacist provides educational and consultant services regarding pharmacology and drug therapy to patients and professional staff, coordinating clinical pharmacy applications to patient care and reviewing medication utilization in various settings. This role involves monitoring prescribed drug therapy, consulting with medical staff on dosages, taking medication histories, and conducting patient instruction during discharge and in outpatient settings.
Candidates must possess a Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school, along with either one year of clinical pharmacy residency/internship or two years of supervised clinical pharmacy experience. A current, valid California pharmacist license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are mandatory requirements for this position.
Clinical Pharmacist - Full Time
Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.
Under direction and supervision, to provide educational and consultant services in the field of pharmacology and drug therapy to patients and professional staff; and to do related work as required.
This classification is distinguished from those of Pharmacist and Supervising Pharmacist in that an incumbent in the position of Clinical Pharmacist by virtue of specialized training, is concerned with complex problems of pharmacologic actions, drug monitoring and the educational implications of health professional training programs.
Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with a Doctoral Degree in pharmacy AND one (1) year of residency or internship in clinical pharmacy
Two (2) years supervised experience in clinical pharmacy activities.
Possession of a current valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of California is required at the time of appointment to this position.
Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Appointees not possessing the BLS card must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the BLS card within 60 days of employment.
***Applicants must upload a copy of their degree/transcripts verifying the conferral of a Doctoral degree in pharmacy to this application.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and current drug therapy; knowledge of current federal and state laws relative to dispensing and use of controlled drugs; ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other therapeutic personnel.
All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
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