Pharmacist - Kidney Transplant - Hybrid

About the role

Maintain the quality and support of highly immunocompromised patients requiring high level of specialized services.

Manage nephrology consults, pre-transplant infusions for highly sensitized patients, post-transplant infusion patients, and cover in-patient services including managing non-formulary requests.

Enter therapy plans, conduct chart reviews, compose letters of medical necessity, and participate in peer-to-peer reviews for denied insurance claims.

Participate in in-patient rounding which includes discharge teachings, medication reconciliation, ordering and coordinating last minute medication changes prior to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Manage nephrology consults
• Pre-transplant infusions for highly sensitized patients
• Post-transplant infusion patients
• Cover in-patient services including managing non-formulary requests
• Enter therapy plans
• Conduct chart reviews
• Compose letters of medical necessity
• Participate in peer-to-peer reviews for denied insurance claims
• Participate in in-patient rounding
• Discharge teachings
• Medication reconciliation
• Order and coordinate last minute medication changes prior to discharge

Requirements

• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California
• BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Code Blue Procedure: Pharmacy Policy and Procedure

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology as related to drug usage
• Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies
• Able to comprehend patient medical management plans
• Able to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting
• Able to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan
• Possess the verbal and written communication skills required to fulfill the pharmacist’s responsibilities
• Able to teach and serve as preceptor for training programs
• Able to prepare drugs needed for immediate administration
• Able to provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs
• Possess patient-centered communication skills

Benefits

Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8hr day shift