Pharmacist - Glendale, CA

A healthcare institution in the Los Angeles area is seeking a Pharmacist to support their Transitions of Care and Ambulatory Care programs. This role is based in a 400-bed hospital serving the San Fernando Valley region. The pharmacist will focus on working with patients prior to discharge through a "meds to beds" program, ensuring medication education, counseling, and refills to boost compliance and improve post-discharge health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medication education and counseling to patients before hospital discharge
• Assist in refilling patients’ prescriptions prior to discharge
• Coordinate closely with healthcare teams to support the transitions of care process
• Ensure patients understand their medication regimens to promote adherence and reduce readmissions

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Pharmacist license in good standing
• Preference given to new PGY1 residency graduates; non-PGY1 candidates will also be considered
• Experience or interest in transitions of care and ambulatory pharmacy services is highly desirable
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Location:

• Glendale, CA (San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles)

Additional Information:

• Employment is through a contract arrangement with the county health system’s agency staffing model
• This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large public health system dedicated to improving community care
• Candidates can apply for long-term contract roles with the option to pursue direct County employment in the future

If you are a pharmacist motivated to make a positive impact on patient outcomes during critical care transitions, apply today to advance your career in a supportive and meaningful environment.

Compensation for this position ranges from $61.00 to $76.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.