Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position delivers pharmaceutical care by providing patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation, and distribution to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. The role requires exercising sound judgment and developed clinical skills to contribute to and implement the patient's plan of care based on their diagnosis in a timely manner. The Pharmacist III is expected to build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families/support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures is essential to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. The individual may also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orienting other staff to the department.

Requirements

PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school
PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days
1 year of 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, including narcotic delivery and procedures
Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications
Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
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
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI

Responsibilities

Deliver pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy
Exercise sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner
Gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication
Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care
Perform specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department