The Hoag Clinical Pharmacist - Clinic is a licensed pharmacist who is responsible for applying knowledge, skill, competence, and clinical expertise in the outpatient Hoag Clinic. Working with a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Pharmacist will primarily work in the Hoag Clinic as a direct patient care clinician. The Clinical Pharmacist - Clinic will work closely with our providers to add, modify, or discontinue medications and order and interpret laboratory assessments as needed for consulted conditions per protocol. The pharmacist will see patients referred by physicians and providers in an integrated care environment, contribute to training and education of other clinicians, and participate in care management, utilization management, and quality improvement initiatives. In addition, the pharmacist will provide medication therapy management including examination of patients’ medical records, performing a comprehensive medication review, analyzing medication lists for potential patient safety problems (including drug interactions, suboptimal medication regimen, dose adjustment, etc.) and applying evidence-based medicine and national guidelines when optimizing the patients’ medication regimen.
Additionally, this position will co-manage high-risk patients with PCPs through in-depth disease education, home blood pressure monitoring review, diabetes coaching and insulin titration protocols, and addressing medication barriers.
The Clinical Pharmacist - Clinic displays and practices a work-style that reflects the mission, vision, and values of Hoag. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental and organizational standard operating procedures. Maintains expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review, and other educational activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Graduated from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school program is
At least 3+ years experience in ambulatory care setting or related services in a progressive healthcare system, OR completion of a post-graduate year one ASHP-accredited residency program +/- post-graduate year two related to specialty training program
Experience in a Medical Group, Health Plan, and/or Risk Based MSO setting.
Experience with value-based programs, including but not limited to Medication Adherence, Statin Adherence, Poly-Pharmacy initiative, and other HEDIS/PQA metrics.
Have an understanding of nationally recognized criteria Milliman Care Guidelines/Interqual/CMS, etc. preferred.
License Required
Valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of California – current and in good standing
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
N/A
Certifications Preferred
Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification preferred
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
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