Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist Lead, Oncology

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist Lead organizes and coordinates the Pharmacy department’s day-to-day activities and assumes responsibility for compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The role serves as a liaison between the department and staff, physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff. It provides patient-centered pharmaceutical care, including clinical services, medication information and education, medication preparation, and distribution to support 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. The role builds patient and care-team confidence through assessment, monitoring, care, and effective communication, while following applicable regulations and policies to protect privacy and safety. The lead works with pharmacy staff to meet regulatory, operational, and clinical needs, may orient other staff, and assists management with implementing projects and initiatives. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school.
Registered Pharmacist (RPH) within 120 days.
Three years of recent relevant experience.
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.
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for medical management plans.
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 prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), 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 handling 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 to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate the Pharmacy department’s day-to-day activities.
Support compliance with applicable federal and state laws, 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 pharmaceutical care, medication information and education, and medication preparation and distribution.
Contribute to and implement patient care plans based on diagnosis in a timely manner.
Assess and monitor patients, provide care, and communicate effectively with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers.
Work with pharmacy staff to fulfill regulatory, operational, and clinical needs of pharmacy services.
Assist the management team with project and initiative implementation.
Perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff as needed.
Protect patient privacy and PHI.