Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III, Float Pool, Central Valley

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Travel between sites required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school (PHARMD).
Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days (PHARMR).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if required by the entity/department.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) if required by the entity/department.
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.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Responsibilities

Deliver pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical service.
Provide medication information and education.
Prepare and distribute medications.
Ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis.
Perform patient assessment, monitoring, and care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.
Ensure patient privacy and safety.
Perform specific tasks as assigned.
Orient other staff to the department.