Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy III

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

Delivers pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical services, medication information and education, medication preparation, and distribution to ensure 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 diagnosis in a timely manner. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while providing patient care. May perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff. Employees may handle hazardous drugs and must manage them in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school with a PharmD.
Registered Pharmacist (RPh) within 120 days.
One year 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.
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws and regulations.
Knowledge of 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 (Word, Excel, and Outlook), pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using 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, medication preparation, and distribution.
Contribute to and implement patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses.
Assess and monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff as needed.
Handle hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines when required.