Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health

8d • $87 - $100

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care and the delivery of pharmacy services at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa. The Pharmacist has responsibility for pharmacy systems, procedures and organization, stock purchase and control, pharmaceutical vendor liaison, and technical staff supervision and training. The Pharmacist is responsible for implementation of the departmental and organizational goals and strategic plan.

Requirements

• PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school
• PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days
• Able to use considerable independent judgment and discretion as well as the ability to act effectively in dynamic situations.
• Thorough understanding of California Pharmacy Law, State and Federal Controlled Substances Acts, Title 22 regulations, JCAHO requirements and Sutter policies as applicable to the Hospital, Out Patient, Clinic, Psychiatric clinic, SNF, and Home Health Care branches of the organization.
• Understanding of contemporary pharmacy practice including pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology, compounding (drugs and parenteral solutions) and dispensing practice, toxicology, drug compatibility, drug information and pharmacy data systems.
• Demonstrated competency in provision of pharmaceutical care to infants, toddlers, adolescents, adult and geriatric patients considering their physical, psychosocial and cultural needs.
• Knowledge of health care related changes occurring locally and nationally which may affect the practice of pharmacy.
• Computer and typing experience essential.
• The Pharmacist must possess the ability to coordinate pharmacy services with other programs/departments maintaining effective working relationships.
• Must have the ability to assemble, maintain, operate, adjust, and make minor repairs to a variety of pharmacy equipment.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess group leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in a hospital or organized health care environment, preferably in a supervisor position.
• Written and verbal communication skills in Spanish are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provision of pharmaceutical care
• Delivery of pharmacy services
• Responsibility for pharmacy systems, procedures and organization
• Stock purchase and control
• Pharmaceutical vendor liaison
• Technical staff supervision and training
• Implementation of the departmental and organizational goals and strategic plan

Benefits

• Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
• Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
• Pay Range is $87.23 to $100.11 / hour
• The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees