Inpatient Pharmacy Specialist

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

1d•$103 - $119•Onsite

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. Serves as a service line or subspecialty owner. Demonstrates ability to direct practice or prescribing across a service line, accountable for the outcome of the service line or area of expertise. System involvement in project/initiative as SMEs. Able to train other pharmacists within the subspecialty service line.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school
Post Graduate Year 2 or equivalent experience
Registered Pharmacist (RPH) within 120 days
Specialty Expertise or Advanced Certification
Demonstrated ability to influence physician prescribing at a subspecialty level
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 NABP, TJC, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA and USP.
Written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
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.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if required by the entity/department
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) if required by the entity/department
Dedicated or spend more than 80% of work hours in any of the following areas: Med Safety, Informatics, Investigational Pharmacists, ID, ED, Pediatrics/Neonates, Oncology, Critical Care and other recognized pharmacy specialties.

Responsibilities

Deliver pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution.
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.
Perform specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
Serve as a service line or subspecialty owner.
Direct practice or prescribing across a service line.
Be accountable for the outcome of the service line or area of expertise.
Participate in system involvement in projects/initiatives as SMEs.
Train other pharmacists within the subspecialty service line.