Clinical Content & Decision Support Pharmacist
Pasadena, CaliforniaAs part of the pharmacy team with Kaiser Permanente, you’ll learn and grow as you help make a difference in the lives of everyone in our communities. Whether you’re working with patients, partnering with physicians, or collaborating with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in an information-rich environment. One where your development will be supported and your skills will be challenged as you work at the top of your license. If you want to explore opportunities beyond your role, we provide a wide array of professional growth opportunities to help our pharmacy team advance their skills and careers. If you believe in the continued pursuit of excellence, there’s no better place to put your beliefs into practice.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Travel: No
- Pay Range: $169400 - $219120 / year
Success Profile
We’re looking for Pharmacy team members who possess the following traits.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Multi-Tasker
- Team Player
- Results Driven
Benefits
We offer several benefits to our pharmacy team.
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Health Care Benefits
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Compensation
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Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
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Labor Management Partnership
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Work-Life Balance
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Healthy Workforce
Our Culture
As part of the Kaiser Permanente pharmacy team, you’ll collaborate with other team members and physicians to continually evolve and enhance patient care. You can also take advantage of our electronic medical record systems and our integrated technology platforms. It’s a unique opportunity to drive the future of care for all while leveraging your expertise to improve the total health of our members.
What Our People Are Saying
Alex
Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager
“I’ve felt real support every step of the way throughout my pharmacy career. I would not be the pharmacist I am today if I was not empowered to practice kindness and compassion, and be allowed to be me. I feel blessed to have been a part of this organization for the past 16 years.”
Osagie
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Supervisor
“I have had multiple growth opportunities at Kaiser Permanente. I started as a Summer Youth intern, then I worked as an Apothecary Circle intern. After that, I received two years of pharmacy residency training here. I’ve always been supported with substantial resources like tuition reimbursement, business resource groups, as well as coaching and mentorship programs.”
Porsha
Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services
“I chose Kaiser Permanente because of its presence in our communities. We acknowledge, support, cultivate, and nourish the body, soul, and spirit of each patient, employee, and community member. I wanted to be a part of such a phenomenal organization.”
Robert
Manager, Mail Order Call Center
“They encouraged me to work outside of my comfort zone. Now, I’m on a career path I would have never expected. I enjoyed my pathway to get here and it’s been a challenge. It really helped me grow as a person and as an employee. Kaiser Permanente supported me to be the manager I am today.”
Georgina
Project Manager
“I joined Kaiser Permanente as a young mother with a family. I knew this was a stable company with great pay and benefits, and many opportunities to grow. I’ve always experienced flexibility and growth and we’re encouraged to serve our communities and to have a work-life balance.”
Michelle
Pharmacy Clerk
“When you join Kaiser Permanente, you have access to a wealth of experience in the health care industry. You’ll learn about more than medications. You’ll gain experience in customer service, data entry, and other valuable areas. I enjoy supporting our pharmacists and ensuring my patients receive the medications they need.”
Clinical Content & Decision Support Pharmacist
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Drug Information Services (DIS) provides the evidence to allow the organization to practice evidence-based medicine, and promotes safe, effective, and affordable use of pharmaceuticals for the betterment of our members health. The department acts as the overall resource for drug information for Kaiser Permanente. The DIS KP HealthConnect Ambulatory Clinical Content team incorporates the above goals by developing and maintaining clinical decision support for clinicians utilizing KP HealthConnect, our electronic medical record.
- Collaborate and develop medication content for KP Ambulatory HealthConnect tools for various stakeholders including but not limited to: SCAL medical group domains, DUM /DUAT initiatives, Specialty Drug initiatives.
- Support and promote adherence to Kaiser practice guidelines, SCPMG Regional P & T decisions, DUM/DUAT initiatives by creation of appropriate content.
- Support and develop medication content for KP HealthConnect Ambulatory Bar-Coded Medication Administration (AMB BCMA) application.
- Provide support to KP HealthConnect Ambulatory and AMB BCMA users with medication related issues.
- Comply with KP IT, Compliance, SOX and other requirements in proper documentation
- Assist in the departments Shortage, Recall, and Medication Safety process
- Collaborate KP Health Connect users in development of appropriate clinical content, support prescribers EMR medication needs, troubleshoot medication issues in production.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in drug strategy and development of appropriate clinical content.
- Collaborate with Regional Drug Use Mgmt, Physicians, and Pharmacy Clinical Services in the development of appropriate clinical content.
- Provide content to support Regional P & T Committee decisions and priorities.
- Support Pharmacy Operations with -related issues, workflows, and processes.
- Provides expertise in the creation, build and maintenance of all medication related clinical content for KP HealthConnect including outpatient and clinic administered meds while also ensuring that the content supports Formulary/Pharmacy & Therapeutics and Kaiser Permanente organizational priorities, clinical guidelines, shortages/recalls, and Drug Use Management initiatives.
- Serves as a liaison to Drug Use Management, Regional Decision Support Subcommittee,
- Assists in troubleshooting medication-related issues occurring in the Ambulatory setting.
- Requires at least one (1) year of pharmacy residency or two (2) years of clinical experience or two (2) years experience with development of medication content using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
- Doctor of pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school/college of pharmacy
- Pharmacist License (California)
- Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 clinical pharmacy residency or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication, analytic, interpersonal, and presentation skills required.
- Demonstrated record of success in change and project management.
- Demonstrated credibility and record of success in working with physicians in multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to precept and mentor pharmacy students and PGY1 residents when applicable is highly desired
- Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively educate, advocate, and inform.
- Possess good organizational skills.
- Ability to properly prioritize multiple projects and activities to meet departmental goals, objectives, and the needs of multiple customers of the Drug Information Services department.
- Ability to adapt to meet work load demands as well as being proactive, resourceful, and efficient when tackling new tasks or responsibilities.
- Ability to understand electronic data processing, information storage and retrieval, and the general use of computers to effectively organize, communicate, present, document, and analyze information.
- Epic Systems certification in EpicCare Ambulatory or EpicCare Willow/Inpatient module(s) is preferred.
- Recent (within last 5 years) drug information experience (in drug information practice and/or formulary support/management) or equivalent experience preferred.
- Advanced residency (e.g., PGY2 Specialty Residency in Drug Information), fellowship, board certification, or drug information-related specialty training (e.g., comparative effectiveness research) is preferred.
Notes:
- Durational Position - 18 month contract.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
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