Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Delivers transitions of care services through coordination of medication reconciliation, medication access and coverage, and post-discharge calls while delivering patient education across care settings to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication use at discharge. This role collaborates with providers and care teams to reduce medication-related errors, prevent readmissions, and support continuity of care. Delivers 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. Exercises 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. Gains 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. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department. This is a Limited Term Position, 26 weeks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school (PHARMD)
Registered Pharmacist (RPH) 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.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if required by the entity/department
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) if required by the entity/department

Responsibilities

Deliver transitions of care services through coordination of medication reconciliation, medication access and coverage, and post-discharge calls.
Deliver patient education across care settings to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication use at discharge.
Collaborate with providers and care teams to reduce medication-related errors, prevent readmissions, and support continuity of care.
Deliver pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution.
Ensure 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.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH and in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.