Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

2d•$87 - $122

About The Position

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. 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. 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 and provide optimal patient care. May perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care. This may involve managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
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 applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of different 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 procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, 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 and education, and medication preparation and distribution.
Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Contribute to and implement patients' plans of care based on their diagnoses.
Assess and monitor patients, provide care, and communicate effectively with patients, their support groups, and healthcare providers.
Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific departmental tasks and orient other staff.
Handle hazardous drugs as required, following applicable USP 800 guidelines.