Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Operating Room

About the role

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Operating Room is a collaborative member of the OR team working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing to develop intervention strategies to maximize medication utilization. Exhibits leadership and oversight of the dispensing and clinical functions of the OR pharmacy satellite and activities of pharmacy personnel.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost
• Establishes methods to improve pharmaceutical care, meet identified department and system goals, develop and coordinate utilization reviews and prospective drug use audits and identify and assure collection of pertinent metrics for the perioperative space
• Assures regulatory compliance in area of specialization
• Precepts students and residents
• Provides education, training and competency sign off in area of specialization
• Participates in research, publication and presentations at state and national organizations
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary committees providing clinical expertise and evidence based data to assist in guiding value based practices, developing and deploying standardized treatment regimens protocols and developing and monitoring Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement initiatives

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
• PGY1 and PGY2 residency in area of specialty or related specialty OR PGY1 and 2 years' practice experience in area of specialty or related specialty

Required Certification/Licensure

• California Pharmacist License
• AHA BLS for the health care provider and ACLS certifications required prior to being trained to respond to codes
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally accredited certification required within 2 years' of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-site health system pharmacy enterprise
• Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and residents

Schedule

Full time, day shift. Shifts are 10 hours, 5:30am-4:15pm, with weekend rotation.

Pay

$82.50-$105.60/hour