Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

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. Exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to contribute to and implement the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff. The role may involve handling hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The position is with Sutter Medical Center Sacramento. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a variable schedule, 10-hour day shifts, 40 weekly hours, and every-other-weekend requirements. The stated pay range is $82.78 to $115.89 per hour; compensation may vary by geographic location and other factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school.
Registered Pharmacist (RPH) within 120 days.
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.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and applicable 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.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized procedures and scientific methods, 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 work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered clinical pharmaceutical care.
Provide medication information and education.
Prepare and distribute medications to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Contribute to and implement the patient's plan of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner.
Assess patients, monitor their care, and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
When applicable, manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.