Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist II

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a broad range of services for patients cared for by UCSF Medical Center and its providers and payors, including drug procurement and security, medication preparation and distribution, clinical pharmacy services, drug-use policies, drug information, and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance. The department is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy, which is responsible for professional Pharm.D. curriculum teaching, clinical research, and public and clinical service. The Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist II provides pharmaceutical care at acute care pharmacy locations throughout the UCSF Health System and may participate in other areas of Pharmaceutical Services as needed. The role focuses primarily on inpatient pharmacy care for patients of all ages and includes ensuring that prescribed and administered drugs are safe and effective. The pharmacist works as part of an interprofessional team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals. Depending on the assigned shift and site, the pharmacist may oversee pharmacy technicians, facilitate medication insurance authorizations, prepare and dispense medications, and oversee clinical activities and service delivery.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy, or an equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
Graduates of pharmacy programs in a non-U.S. country or jurisdiction must have Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
Two years of experience as a pharmacist in a hospital or healthcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or at least three years of equivalent experience in pediatrics.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pediatrics Pharmacy Residency, or at least three years of equivalent experience in pediatrics.
Advanced board certification, such as BCPPS.
Experience participating in pediatric emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, patient-centered care by designing, implementing, and monitoring patient-specific therapeutic plans.
Evaluate therapeutic outcomes and medication side effects, and develop and implement alternate plans when appropriate.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize medication therapy, modify therapeutic plans, and support continuity of care and medication access.
Provide follow-up care to support achievement of therapeutic goals.
Educate patients and caregivers about medications to improve adherence and response to therapy and minimize adverse drug events; respond to medication-related inquiries.
Document care in the medical record and other appropriate platforms, and communicate relevant therapeutic information to healthcare providers in a timely manner.
Participate in the Code Response Team as needed.
Screen prescriptions and drug orders for appropriateness and process medication orders.
Ensure the quality and integrity of medications; compound, fill, and dispense medications in compliance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted practice standards.
Coordinate timely delivery of pharmaceutical services to patients.
May oversee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students or interns, and a limited number of Staff Pharmacists II as assigned.
Maintain knowledge of relevant pharmacy automation.
May facilitate prior authorizations, appeals, billing, reimbursement, and other medication access processes.
Comply with FDA mandates and manufacturer restrictions concerning medications, investigational drugs, REMS, and recalled medications.
Maintain service and legally required records, including workload statistics and narcotic inventory and control records.
Perform administrative functions and participate in medication-related reports and projects, such as medication error and adverse drug reaction reports, drug monographs, medication use evaluations, quality improvement projects, and formulary evaluations.
Participate in and occasionally chair patient care, quality improvement, or Pharmacy and Therapeutics-related committees.
Participate in clinical research and keep current with relevant protocols, policies, practice standards, healthcare delivery trends, reimbursement systems, and evolving pharmacist roles.
Precept pharmacy learners, facilitate their professional growth and competency development, provide ongoing feedback, and maintain qualifications needed for preceptor status.
Provide medication-related and other relevant education to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, learners, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.