Infusion Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

3d•$83 - $116

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 patient, family/support group, and healthcare-provider confidence through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while providing optimal patient care. May perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff. The role is in ambulatory care infusion pharmacy at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school with a PharmD.
Current pharmacist registration or become a registered pharmacist within 120 days.
Three years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical names and calculations, and applicable laws and regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles, pharmacotherapy, pathologies, disease states, and medical management plans.
Knowledge of acute and chronic disease and effects on patients and caregivers.
Ability to use professional judgment and clinical expertise to solve problems and provide clinical information within scope of practice.
Knowledge of pharmacy practice settings, including controlled-substance delivery and procedures.
Ability to perform dosage calculations and basic math.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office, pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
Ability to perform basic inventory management duties.
Teamwork, adaptability, customer-service orientation, and commitment to continuing professional development.
Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for collaboration with healthcare providers, patients, families, caregivers, and diverse audiences.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines while working within procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks and interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards, including NABP, TJC, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, and USP.

Nice To Haves

Infusion experience is highly preferred.
Experience in ambulatory care infusion pharmacy, oncology, IV admixture, and USP 797/800.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care, medication information, and education.
Prepare and distribute medications to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Contribute to and implement patients’ plans of care using clinical judgment and expertise.
Assess and monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety.
Perform assigned departmental tasks and may orient other staff.
Handle hazardous drugs as required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.