Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

1d•$87 - $122

About The Position

The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III delivers pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical service, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. The pharmacist exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to contribute to and implement a patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. The role builds patient, family or support-group, and healthcare-provider confidence 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 deliver optimal patient care. The role may also include performing specific tasks and orienting other department staff. This position is with CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness. It is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position with 40 weekly hours and 8-hour shifts. Shift timing and days are variable, and weekends rotate. The role may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school with a PharmD.
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 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 used in medication prescribing, dispensing, and 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 operating procedures and scientific methods, and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, accomplish multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient's PHI.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care, including clinical service, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution.
Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Use clinical judgment to contribute to and implement patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses in a timely manner.
Assess and monitor patients, provide care, and communicate effectively with patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific department tasks and orient other staff.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines when required.