Clinic Ambulatory Pharmacist
Jonesboro, GeorgiaAs 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: $67.74 - $85.8 / hour
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.”
Clinic Ambulatory Pharmacist
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Be able to monitor the medication therapy of inpatient ambulatory patients as assigned based on the understanding of patient variables such as age, gender, and other physical characteristics. Confers with and assists medical personnel in the care and treatment of these patients; provides medication information; recommend dosage and formulary changes; Uses aseptic technique while compounding sterile medications in a glove box; monitors medication distribution; dispenses and distributes pharmacy products; manages all aspects of Pyxis stations. Promotes high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Performs these duties in the clinical areas assigned and other duties as required. The Pharmacist has the above listed responsibilities to ensure Kaiser continues to provide quality care and service excellence.
- Monitors the medication therapy of inpatient ambulatory patients to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost-effective prescribing. Review Patients progress to detect adverse drug reactions, and confers with, and assists medical personnel in the treatment of patients. Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities. Documents the information in the patients medical record when appropriate. Advises patients of directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions and warnings for medication therapy. Provides medical personnel with medication information. Makes recommendations on medication orders and dosage adjustments. Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of institutional medication distribution. Reviews physician orders and verifies accuracy of transcription data entry into pharmacy computer system. Verifies accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing by pharmaceutical personnel. Reports discrepancies to appropriate medical and/or administrative personnel. Responds to medical emergencies according to established procedures. Supports the ACC/CDU and procedure suite patients. Completes medication reconciliations for assigned patients. Provides discharge medications afterhours. Manages all aspects of the Pyxis machines. Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
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- Pharm D or Bachelors of science in pharmacy.
- Pharmacist License (Georgia) required at hire
- Basic Life Support
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies and disease states, and the ability to relate this information to the patients medical management plan.
- Working knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to prepare sterile IV products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient, or other sources, and relate it to the patients medical management plan.
- Ability to type medication labels.
- Ability to teach and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
- Comprehensive knowledge of emergency medications, and the ability to become CPR-certified. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, our members, contracted providers and vendors.
- Minimum one (1) year of hospital experience including compounding sterile products.
Notes:
- M-F and every other weekend
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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