Experience:

• Requires comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information to medical management plan.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills; experience in managed care; and demonstrated ability to exercise collaboration, negotiation and other interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate record of success in working with physicians and within multidisciplinary healthcare professions.
• PC skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are required.
• Experience with anticoagulation medication management and other chronic disease management (especially diabetes and medication management for the geriatric population) required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of postgraduate work as a health care provider with direct patient care responsibilities, aside from any dispensing functions, preferred
• Formal training in clinical pharmacy or relevant experience in clinical pharmacy in a medical setting and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, preferred

Education/License/Certification:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, from an accredited school of pharmacy required
• Active License to practice pharmacy by the California Board of Pharmacy required
• Required: Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency program which conforms to the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacist standards
• Strong preference given for candidates with certification such as Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Certified Diabetes Educator, etc.