Clinical Pharmacist III - Infectious Diseases Specialist

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist III to support core Infectious Diseases () programs within the Medical Center’s Department of Pharmacy in Moreno Valley, California.

The incumbent will provide infectious diseases consultation services, support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, and provide coverage for the outpatient c. Additional responsibilities include teaching and mentoring pharmacy residents and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students; participating in clinical and operational research initiatives; ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional standards; and leading or contributing to process improvement projects that enhance patient care and optimize antimicrobial use.

The Clinical Pharmacist III exercises a high degree of independent judgment, provides oversight to lower-level staff, and manages complex assignments requiring advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills. As a subject matter expert in a designated specialty area, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate advanced clinical proficiency and leadership. The Clinical Pharmacist III is the lead-level classification in the Clinical Pharmacist series and reports to a Supervising Clinical Pharmacist or the Assistant Pharmacy Director.

The ideal candidate will have completed postgraduate year two (PGY2) residency training in Infectious Diseases, hold Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (BCIDP) certification (preferred), and have comparable experience as an infectious diseases pharmacist.

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week (4/10 schedule), with occasional work-from-home flexibility during administrative work hours. The position requires considerable walking and standing.

Riverside University Health System Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive, innovative care and is recognized as one of the region’s top employers. This 439-bed medical center is a designated Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

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• Provide answers to both distributive and clinical questions; consistently monitor the work of lower level staff to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures; resolve problems and issues arising from pharmacy operations and ensure the smooth workflow of services.
• Work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care; work with other members of the medical center to ensure a cooperative work environment; participate in regional or national organizations in pharmacy services; provide information and interdepartmental educational support to all level of healthcare providers (via grand rounds, continuing education lectures, etc.).
• Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures and provide input to supervisors and management; lead projects pertaining to the pharmacy area.
• Assist with training of new and existing personnel on departmental procedures and participate in maintaining quality assurance records.
• Participate and maintain quality assurance records; participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Serve as patient advocate in matters related to pharmacotherapy; develop staff education materials for medical center staff.
• Assist with maintaining performance improvement processes in order to improve the medication use process; serve in health system committees and cost savings/quality improvement projects.
• Provide specialized pharmaceutical care to patients with an emphasis on clinical monitoring and…