Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

2d•$87 - $122

About The Position

Delivers pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical services, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to contribute to and implement the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care. The position requires flexibility to orient and work at provider clinics and specialty pharmacies, with clinical knowledge and therapy management for chronic inflammatory disease states, HIV, and oncology. The pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management, including initial assessments, toxicity evaluations and symptom management, and reassessments. The role also requires prioritizing competing clinical and operational needs and coordinating and directing others’ work to meet deadlines.

Requirements

PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school.
Current pharmacist registration or registration within 120 days.
Clinical knowledge and therapy management for chronic inflammatory disease states, HIV, and oncology.
Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
Flexibility to cope with rapid change and work in an ambiguous environment.
Ability to troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively.
Capability to set priorities among competing clinical and operational demands and coordinate and direct the work of others to meet deadlines.
Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws and regulations.
Knowledge of pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
Ability to identify and use pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and medication record keeping.
Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, and USP.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, related pharmaceutical technology, electronic health records, and EPIC.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a specialty pharmacist in a hospital setting.
Board certification, such as BCACP, BCPS, BCOP, or CSP.
EPIC and Beacon experience.
ASHP-accredited Postgraduate Year 1 general pharmacy residency.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care and clinical services.
Provide medication information and education, and support medication preparation and distribution.
Contribute to and implement patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses.
Assess patients, monitor care, communicate effectively, and support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Provide comprehensive medication management, including initial assessments, toxicity evaluations and symptom management, and reassessments.
Orient and work at provider clinics and specialty pharmacies as needed.
Prioritize competing clinical and operational priorities and coordinate and direct others’ work to meet deadlines.
Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.