Job Summary
Pharmacist Day Shift
Talented Medical Solutions
Full-time, Contract Day Shift
In-Office | San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Traveler must live 50 miles outside of San Luis Obispo, CA
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Core Professional QualificationsPharmacy Degree
Licensure
Residency Training (Highly Preferred or Required)
Certifications
Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) often preferred.
Board Certification in Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) is a strong differentiator.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required or preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) almost always required.
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Clinical Skills & ExperienceCritical Care Experience
Experience working with ICU patients (medical, surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, etc.).
Competence with complex drug therapies: vasopressors, sedatives, anticoagulants, antibiotics, TPN, renal replacement therapy dosing, etc.
Collaborative Practice
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and RTs.
Strong clinical decision-making and patient assessment skills.
Emergency Response
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Knowledge AreasDrug Therapy Expertise
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in critically ill patients.
Renal/hepatic dosing adjustments.
Ventilator, sedation, and analgesic protocols.
Medication Safety
IV compatibility and stability.
High-alert medication protocols.
Adverse drug event prevention and reporting.
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Operational & Process SkillsOrder Verification & Medication Review
Documentation & Informatics
Education & Precepting
Ability to educate staff, residents, or students.
May be required to precept pharmacy trainees.
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Professional AttributesCommunication
Critical Thinking
Scheduling Fit
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Typical Work Setting
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Summary ChecklistRequirementTypical ExpectationDegreePharmDLicenseState Pharmacist LicenseResidencyPGY-1 + PGY-2 Critical Care (ideal)Board CertBCCCP/BCPS (preferred)Life SupportBLS, ACLS, (PALS optional)ExperienceICU clinical experienceSkillsOrder verification, rounds participation, med safety
If you want, I can tailor this to a job posting youโre applying to or to specific hospital systems (e.g., Florida or Brandon, FL area).