Pharmacist III - Diabetes Care & Education Per Diem

Position Summary

Serve as an active member of the pharmacy team. Assist with development of clinical programs, clinical monitoring, medication reconciliation, formulary management, cost containment, and improved pharmacoeconomic outcomes. Build and enhance professional relationships with all departments, staff, and patients. Communicate effectively to promote clinical initiatives, provide patient care and education, and promote pharmacy initiatives. The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages, from infancy through geriatric.

Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital. Ensure pharmacy services and activities meet goals and standards of the client/hospital.

Responsible for assistance in the development of the pharmacy‑driven inpatient diabetes stewardship and management program. Pharmacist III – Diabetes Care & Education Specialist will provide support to the department director, managers, and staff by providing data derived from evidence‑based clinical best practice guidelines and latest published literature on diabetes care. Perform the essential functions of a clinical pharmacist on an as‑needed basis.

• Collaborate with Pharmacy management, nursing, medical and ancillary health care team members to develop and maintain protocols and medication initiatives to:
  • Reduce patient harm related to insulin administration
  • Optimize institutional glucometric outcomes
  • Ensure healthcare providers are up‑to‑date in their knowledge and approach to treating glycemic excursions in the hospital
  • Enhance education efforts across all interprofessional service lines within the organization
  • Improve delivery of evidence‑based pharmacotherapeutic recommendations
• Assist in evaluation of new diabetes medications for consideration for pharmacy formulary. Maintain and implement pharmacy policies, protocols, and initiatives.
• Assist with pharmacy deliverables to hospital P&T, Medication Safety, Opioid Stewardship, Infection Control/Antimicrobial Stewardship, Heart Failure, COPD, and Diabetes Care Committee.
• Assist with the development and coordination of pharmacy medication use evaluations and report results to the appropriate subsequent committee.
• Other functions as defined/delegated by manager.

• Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed.
• Maintain safety, integrity, and professionalism of pharmacy at all times.
• Perform special projects as requested.
• Wear hospital badge identification while on duty.
• Meet dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Be conscientious regarding personal hygiene.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Ensure confidentiality of patient records.
• Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Assist in the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member.
• Consistently strive to promote great customer service in all aspects of the job.

• Education:
  
  Current CA Pharmacist license;
  Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent – Pharm
  
  D preferred.
• Qualifications/
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous pharmacist or hospital pharmacy experience. Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification preferred. Three years related Hospital Clinical Pharmacy experience and/or Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency preferred. Maintains active membership in American Society of Health‑System Pharmacists or other Pharmacy‑related state or national organization. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or equivalent. Training and proficiency in age‑specific therapies for hospital patients (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric).
• Special Skills/Knowledge:
  Effective interpersonal skills;
  Ability to prioritize;
  Pharmacist skills;
  Presentation skills;
  Financial management skills;
  Stress management skills.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

$85.00/hr – $85.00/hr (MLK Community Healthcare provided pay range)

Irvine, CA