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In Some Jobs You Take Orders. In This One, You Write History.

Join the healthcare information technology team that’s turning drug and medical device data into knowledge used by thousands of hospitals; the majority of U.S. health plans, retail pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers; and millions of healthcare decision makers throughout the world. Partnering with our information system developer and healthcare institution customers, you’ll help evolve leading-edge thinking into reality and make a measurable difference in improving human health.

We’re looking for people who are: Intelligent. Productive. Committed. Willing and able to go above and beyond. Passionate about making a difference. Innovative. Energized. And want to play an essential role in a successful company’s continued growth.

Are you ready for this exciting challenge?

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The First Databank (FDB) is currently seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specailist. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist researches source pharmaceutical information, makes detailed observations, analyzes data and interprets results for possible inclusion within knowledge base content. Directs and performs data entry tasks and verifies data entry performed by team members. Able to independently plan and prioritize order of completion for work assigned. Reliably completes assigned tasks associated to special projects that are unrelated to day-to-day routine work. Trains other employees on execution of work procedures performed by self and team members on a regular basis. Provides in-services and presentations to internal and external customers as necessary. Requires a bachelor's degree in pharmacy with a minimum of 5 years in a clinical pharmacy setting or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with at least 3 years of experience in a clinical pharmacy setting. Must be actively registered as a pharmacist in at least one State.

Position will be based out of the South San Francisco, CA office.

Responsibilities:

• Reliably organizes and completes tasks associated with both routine tasks and special projects that are unrelated to day-to-day routine work
• Performs within established timeliness and accuracy standards at FDB
• Performs additional duties for the organization as assigned by supervisors and as standards of timeliness and accuracy are established within the organization, will be expected to perform within established standards
• Actively supports the organization's mission, vision, values, and goals. Participates in activities within the organization that supports performance improvement
• Works in collaboration and independently under the supervision of a team lead, supervisor, or manager. Researches, makes observations, analyzes data, and interprets clinical results
• Verifies data entry performed by team members
• Ability to work well with other staff. Works with manager to identify and optimize process flow issues.
• May train new employees on execution of work procedures performed by self and team members on a regular basis
• Analyzes customer questions and works with team members and manager to provide a meaningful and timely response
• Analyzes customer data issues, with the help of the supervisor, as they pertain to needed data changes and customer implementation issues
• Actively contributes to process and quality improvement efforts. Provides in-services and presentations to group members
• Brings challenging or controversial clinical issues to the team for discussion
• Begins to field customer questions using basic data analytic skills to identify the issue and deliver a possible solution. Works with manager to deliver a solution
• Respond knowledgeably and diplomatically to a variety of customer inquiries through SalesForce. Reaches out to other team members for guidance
• Reviews data audits and reports daily as assigned

Required Skills:

• Communication – written, oral, negotiation
• Multiple task prioritization: able to seek guidance when competing priorities are present
• Demonstrates ability to analyze a large repository of source information and come to sound, evidence-based conclusions
• Demonstrates ability to conform to work procedures; meet applicable deadlines, accuracy, and productivity standards
• Demonstrates knowledge or capability to become proficient at a basic level with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
• Can work in a team environment, taking primary responsibility for supported content initially with direct supervision by management personnel
• Works with preceptors to help pharmacy interns in completing projects.
• Becomes familiar with editorial policies, maintenance, and applications

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited U.S. College of Pharmacy
• 2 years recent experience in a clinical pharmacy setting with a bachelor's degree; 1 years of experience in a clinical pharmacy setting with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree

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About FDB:

FDB is the leading provider of drug and medical device knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions. With thousands of customers worldwide, FDB enables our information system developer partners to deliver valuable, useful, and differentiated solutions. We offer more than three decades of experience in transforming medical knowledge into actionable, targeted, and effective solutions that help improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and healthcare outcomes. For a complete look at our solutions and services, please visit or follow us on and LinkedIn .

We value Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Creativity. Our offices in South San Francisco and Indianapolis have been awarded with Top Workplaces honors by The Bay Area News Group and the Indy Star, since 2016 (the Top Workplaces honors are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey by a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement). FDB offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits – including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.


We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@fdbhealth.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please visit EEO is the Law , EEO is the Law Supplement , Pay Transparency , and FDB EEO/AA Statement .

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in San Francisco, CA. The reasonable estimate, if hired in San Francisco, is $xx,xxx – $xx,xxx. Please note this information is specific to those hired in location. If this role is open to candidates outside of location, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. Learn more about our benefits here.

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