Pharmacist Coordinator

Pharmacist Coordinator

The posted compensation range of $68.76 - $99.70/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

The Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the clinical programs and decentralized provision of pharmacist services. The Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator collects clinical data, analysis of that data and design of appropriate response. Directly reports to the Director of pharmacy and the pharmacist in charge of Pyxis operations.

Responsible for assuring that all the activities for the provision of pharmaceutical care at their campus are carried out in full accordance with all Federal and State laws, rules and regulations. The Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator assists the Director of Pharmacy in the planning, supervision, education, evaluation and control of all activities of the Pharmacy department in support of the goals and objectives of the facility. The Clinical Pharmacist assists the Directory of Pharmacy in the input of orders, establishing annual goals and objectives for patient safety and medication management, provide education or support of medical staff, mentoring and coaching staff, conserving material resources, developing positive relationships with interdepartmental staff, patients, physicians and families. The Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator will perform annual evaluations of supervised clinical pharmacists in accordance with the mission, philosophy and core values of Dignity Health. Unit based pharmacists in the assigned areas are supervised by the coordinator. The coordinator serves as pharmacy lead in both medication safety and pharmacy therapeutics committees. The coordinator is an active participant in the quarterly business review to integrate drug procurement and drug utilization. The coordinator will "take call" as necessary to address emergent clinical matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of five years as a hospital pharmacist, with at least two years of experience in either leadership or supervisory capacity.
• CA Registered Pharmacist License
• Possesses specialized clinical knowledge and has the ability to provide in-service education to nurses, medical staff and other pharmacists.
• Good working knowledge of a unit dose system, an IV admixture program as well as TPN and nutrition issues.
• The coordinator must possess good management abilities including proficiency in office skills and verbal skills.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit