Clinical Pharmacist
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St Josephs Medical Center
Stockton, CA, US
Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions for safety, accuracy, and drug interactions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. They collaborate with healthcare providers to select appropriate therapeutic regimens and dispense medications in a timely manner.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.Every day you will build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue. We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check. That’s you. You’ll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion. To be successful in this role, you will enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.
- Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
- Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
- Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
- Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
- Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
- Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, upon hire or
- Doctor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy, upon hire
- Pharmacist: CA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
Preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+ bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research.
St. Joseph’s includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Heart & Lung Institute, the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph’s boasts the Creighton School of Medicine at St. Joseph’s and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 117 years later, St. Joseph’s remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. The hospital is part of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West.
St. Joseph’s is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona’s healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
Founded
1895
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+ bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research.
St. Joseph’s includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Heart & Lung Institute, the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph’s boasts the Creighton School of Medicine at St. Joseph’s and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 117 years later, St. Joseph’s remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. The hospital is part of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West.
St. Joseph’s is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona’s healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
Founded
1895
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona