Clinical Pharmacist

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Responsible for Pharmacy operations in the medication use process.
• Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrates leadership skills that positively contribute to the Medical Center.
• Understands and applies all applicable laws and regulations.
• Educates oneself and trains/educates students and new staff.
• Supports the direction and initiatives of the Department of Pharmacy.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting with clinical exposure preferred
• Working knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles preferred
• History of managing various Pharmacy regulated therapies (e.g., Pharmacokinetics, TPN, anticoagulation) preferred
• Graduated from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
• Current California Registered Pharmacist license required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency preferred
• Current Certification from Board of Pharmacy Specialties (e.g., BCPS, BCOP, etc) preferred