Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist Lead, Oncology

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

10d•$91 - $128

About The Position

The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist Lead organizes and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Pharmacy department and assumes responsibility for compliance with federal and state laws. The role serves as a liaison between the department and staff, physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff. It 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. The pharmacist uses sound judgment and clinical skills to contribute to and implement patient care plans in a timely manner, and builds patient and provider confidence through assessment, monitoring, care, and communication. The role follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety, and may perform specific tasks or orient other staff. As a lead without direct reports, the pharmacist works with pharmacy staff to meet regulatory, operational, and clinical needs and assists management with projects and initiatives.

Requirements

PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school.
Registered Pharmacist (RPH) within 120 days.
Three years of recent relevant experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related medical-management information.
Basic working knowledge of applicable 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 prioritization and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate day-to-day Pharmacy department activities.
Assume responsibility for compliance with federal and state laws and applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.
Serve as a liaison between the department and staff, physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.
Provide patient-centered clinical pharmacy services, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution.
Contribute to and implement patient care plans using clinical judgment and skills.
Assess and monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers.
Work with pharmacy staff to meet regulatory, operational, and clinical service needs.
Assist the management team with project and initiative implementation.
Perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff as needed.
Protect patient privacy and ensure the safety of patient information and care.