Clinical Pharmacist, (MIST)

Sutter Health•Palo Alto, CA

12d•$92 - $128•Remote

About The Position

This role will support the Multidisciplinary Inbasket Support Team (MIST). Works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers across the health care continuum to ensure appropriate medication therapy for individual patients within the Sutter system. Performs medical renewal assessments remotely for physician and care team in-baskets. Prescribes medications for renewals as well as adjust medications as needed for chronic disease states under a collaborative practice agreement. Is responsible for providing clinical assessment regarding patient home readings and support providers with medication questions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school (PHARMD).
Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days (PHARMR).
Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency (ASHP).
3 years recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings.
Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.
Written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Self-starter who can work independently without close supervision and who ensures management staff are kept aware of any issues.

Nice To Haves

Practicing autonomously under a collaborative practice agreement.
Comfortable prescribing and ordering labs.
Working in a fast paced order review process.

Responsibilities

Perform medical renewal assessments remotely for physician and care team in-baskets.
Prescribe medications for renewals.
Adjust medications as needed for chronic disease states under a collaborative practice agreement.
Provide clinical assessment regarding patient home readings.
Support providers with medication questions.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.