Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

1d•$87 - $122

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 ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. The pharmacist 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. The role builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers through patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. The pharmacist follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care. The role may include specific departmental tasks and orienting other staff. The position is with CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness. It is a regular, non-exempt, full-time role with a varied shift, eight-hour shifts, variable days, rotating weekends, and 32 weekly hours. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school with a PharmD.
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 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 used in medication prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping.
Basic working knowledge of applicable 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.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work 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

Deliver patient-centered pharmaceutical care, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution.
Help ensure medication therapy is safe, effective, and cost-efficient.
Use clinical judgment to contribute to and implement the patient's plan of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner.
Assess and monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care.
Perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff, as assigned.
Handle hazardous drugs, when applicable, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.