Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist - Rheumatology/GI - Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health’s Pharmacotherapy Clinic seeks an Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APP) to deliver comprehensive medication management for patients with complex, chronic conditions. Under a California Board of Pharmacy–approved Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA), the APP prescribes, initiates, adjusts, and discontinues medications to optimize therapeutic outcomes across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assess medication regimens for safety, efficacy, and adherence.
• Streamline therapies, mitigate drug interactions, and educate patients and caregivers.
• Perform clinical assessments, order and interpret laboratory tests, and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care and achievement of clinical goals.
• Document patient encounters and communicate findings in both patient-facing and team settings.
• Contribute to policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, support regulatory compliance, and assume leadership duties in the absence of pharmacy management.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) from an ACPE-accredited school.
• Current California Registered Pharmacist (RPH) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) license required within six months of hire.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., BCACP, BCPS, BCGP, BCOP) required for the assigned practice area.
• Must meet California State Board of Pharmacy requirements for APP recognition by fulfilling any two of the following:
  • Current board certification in a clinical area (e.g., BCACP, BCPS, BCGP, BCOP).
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 or PGY-2 residency in Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Geriatrics, or Specialty Pharmacy.
  • At least 1,500 hours of direct patient care under a CPA or similar protocol within the past 10 years.
• For candidates without residency training, a minimum of five years of clinical experience in ambulatory care or chronic disease management is strongly preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a high-acuity outpatient environment.
• Experience educating patients, monitoring labs, and managing metabolic disease states.
• Experience developing policies and leading continuous process improvement.

Pay

Hourly range: $99.60 – $149.39. Offer amounts are based on demonstrated experience and licensure. Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside the Bay Area.

Schedule

• Shift: 08:00 – 17:00 (exempt position).
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.