Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III delivers pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical services, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. The pharmacist uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to contribute to and implement a patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. The role builds patient, family/support-group, and healthcare-provider confidence through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. The pharmacist complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care. The role may also involve specific departmental tasks and orienting other staff. The position is based at CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness. It is a regular, non-exempt, full-time role with a rotating schedule, eight-hour shifts, variable days, and rotating weekends. The position may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH classifications and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school.
Registered Pharmacist (RPH) licensure within 120 days.
One year of recent relevant experience.
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 NABP, TJC, 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.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to protect the privacy of each patient's PHI.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution.
Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Use clinical judgment and skills to contribute to and implement patients' plans of care in a timely manner.
Assess and monitor patients, provide attentive care, and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff as needed.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.