The USC/CliniCare resident will receive training and education at CliniCare Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy located in the heart of San Fernando Valley. CliniCare Pharmacy provides compassionate and exceptional patient services to meet the needs of the community, one patient at a time. The resident will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive and integrative patient care through established SB 493 protocols and interdisciplinary, collaborative practices.
Clinical Services:
- Compounding
- Comprehensive medication management
- Disease state management
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Internal medicine office – primary care
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication therapy management
- Naloxone furnishing
- Smoking cessation
- Transitions of care
- International travel health
Pharmacy Operations:
- Participate in initiating, modifying, and discontinuing drug therapy, based on collaborative practice agreements or other treatment protocols consistent with the laws, regulations, and practice policies and procedures
- Inventory Management
- Perform Medicare, Medicaid and Medical Billing
- Perform medication Prior Authorizations
- Participate in initiating, modifying, and discontinuing drug therapy, based on collaborative practice agreements or other treatment protocols consistent with the laws, regulations, and practice policies and procedures
- Participate in all Clinical, Operation and Quality Meetings
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Establishing Immunization Clinics
- Expanding Pharmacy Programs and Services
- Independent Pharmacy Management
- Policy and Procedure Updates
- Quarterly Business Review Meetings
Scholarly Activities and Service:
- Serve as preceptors for students on clinical rotations
- Develop and facilitate case-based learning activities for pharmacy students
- Deliver didactic lectures for pharmacy or pre-pharmacy students
- Engage, coordinate, and precept in community activities such as health fairs and education outreach
- Design and execute research projects pertaining to pharmacy practice
The resident’s schedule may vary depending on ongoing activities and may include various longitudinal and elective rotations throughout the year. Below is a sample of a weekly schedule:
- Monday: MTM/Travel Clinic
- Tuesday: Pharmacy Staffing
- Wednesday: Internal Medicine Clinic
- Thursday: Resident Development and Teaching Activities
- Friday: DUR/Medication Reconciliation