Inpatient Pharmacist

Are you a dedicated and compassionate pharmacist looking for a fulfilling career opportunity? Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacist to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients. As an integral member of our healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise and passion for patient care in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are seeking an individual with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. If you possess excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of medication management, and a desire to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today.

1. Dispensing Medications: Dispense medications accurately and efficiently to inpatient units, ensuring the correct dosage, strength, and formulation.
2. Medication Management: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient-specific medication treatment plans.
3. Patient Counseling: Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on medication therapy, potential side effects, and proper administration techniques.
4. Drug Utilization Review: Conduct thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions, duplications, and contraindications.
5. Adherence to Policies and Procedures: Adhere to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to ensure safety and accuracy in medication dispensing and documentation.
6. Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activities, such as medication error reporting, to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
7. Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain appropriate medication inventory levels, ensuring availability of necessary medications for patient care.
8. Supervision: Oversee and supervise pharmacy technicians in their daily tasks, ensuring compliance with all pharmacy regulations and standards.
9. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to promote patient safety and optimal patient outcomes.
10. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest developments in pharmacy practice and actively seek out opportunities for continuing education to enhance knowledge and skills.
11. Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, healthcare team members, and external partners to provide coordinated and comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
12. Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' rights and needs, ensuring that their medication therapy is safe, effective, and appropriate for their condition.
13. Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete patient records, adhering to all confidentiality and privacy regulations.
14. Problem-solving: Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve medication-related issues and make sound clinical decisions.
15. Commitment to Patient Care: Demonstrate a strong dedication to providing high-quality care and improving patients' health and well-being.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Inpatient Pharmacist in Los Angeles, CA, USA is $137,000 - $154,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and employer. Some inpatient pharmacists may earn higher salaries, while others may earn lower salaries. It is best to research specific job listings and negotiate salary with potential employers.

Kaiser Permanente is an American integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield.