Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

11h

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 patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses in a timely manner. Builds patient, family/support group, and healthcare-provider confidence and cooperation through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Complies with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while providing patient care. The role requires flexibility to orient and work at provider clinics and specialty pharmacies, with clinical knowledge and therapy-management skills for chronic inflammatory diseases, HIV, and oncology. The pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management, including initial assessments, toxicity evaluations and symptom management, and reassessments. The position is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with no weekend requirements. It is a regular, non-exempt position. The stated pay range is $87.25 to $122.15 per hour; the range may vary by primary work location, and starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, departmental equity, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school.
Current pharmacist registration or registration as a pharmacist within 120 days.
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and applicable 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 (Word, Excel, and Outlook), pharmaceutical technology, electronic health records, and EPIC.
Clinical knowledge and therapy-management capability in chronic inflammatory diseases, HIV, and oncology.
Strong critical-thinking, organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
Flexibility to cope with rapid change and an ambiguous environment.
Ability to coordinate and direct others’ work to meet specified deadlines.

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 Post-Graduate Year 1 General Pharmacy Residency.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution.
Contribute to and implement patient plans of care based on diagnoses in a timely manner.
Assess patients, monitor their care, and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to maintain patient privacy and safety.
Orient and work at provider clinics and specialty pharmacies as needed.
Provide comprehensive medication management, including initial assessments, toxicity evaluations, symptom management, and reassessments.
Prioritize competing clinical and operational priorities and coordinate and direct the work of others to meet deadlines.
Troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively.
Enter data accurately and use computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.