Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

2d•$83 - $116

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 the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. The role builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent 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 also include specific departmental tasks and orienting other staff. The position is full-time, with 10-hour shifts on variable days across day, evening, or night shifts. Weekend work is required every other weekend. Employees may handle hazardous drugs and must do so in accordance with applicable NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school.
Registered Pharmacist (RPH) licensure within 120 days.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if required by the entity or department.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification if required by the entity or department.
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 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.
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 ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered clinical pharmaceutical care, medication information, education, medication preparation, and medication distribution.
Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Use clinical judgment and skills to contribute to and implement the patient's plan of care in a timely manner.
Conduct patient assessment and monitoring, provide care, and communicate effectively with patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff as assigned.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.