Pharmacist

University of California San Francisco•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the Medical Center at UCSF and its providers and payors. These services include, but are not limited to: drug procurement, storage, and security; safe, accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic department within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, clinical research, and public and clinical service. Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, the Oncology and Infusion Staff II Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to patients in all areas where pharmaceutical services for Infusion/Adult Hematology/Adult Oncology are provided within the UCSF Health System. They may also be asked to participate in pharmaceutical care in other sectors of the Department of Pharmaceutical Services as needed. The Oncology and Infusion Staff II Pharmacist performs a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective. These include, for example, obtaining medication histories, reviewing and assessing medication profiles, providing drug information to patients and health care providers, collaborating with clinicians on drugs of choice and therapeutic plans, ensuring access to medications, educating patients on the proper use of medications, and ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy. The Oncology and Infusion Staff II Pharmacist will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals. The Oncology and Infusion Staff II Pharmacist will be based in the ambulatory or inpatient setting managing injectable, oral, and/or infusion medications for patients with hematologic and oncologic malignancies. Depending on the assigned shift and site, the Oncology and Infusion Staff II Pharmacist may also oversee pharmacy technicians for sterile compounding or facilitate insurance authorizations for medications. The Oncology and Infusion Staff II Pharmacist may also be responsible for the oversight of clinical activities, delivery of services, and the Patient Management Program. Oversight of insurance authorization and Patient Management Program may be part of pharmacist responsibilities as applicable. Staff are expected to participate in department initiatives to improve quality and safety. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutical Services share its philosophy of pharmaceutical care. As members of the health care team, the Staff Pharmacists II share responsibility for providing high quality, cost-effective patient care which promotes health. This includes evaluating and managing drug regimens for appropriateness of choice; teaching patients and their caregivers how to use drugs in the safest and most effective way; helping patients and their caregivers take an active role in managing their drug therapy; and advocating for patients the safe and effective use of drugs to other health care decision makers. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu) Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the University Professional and Technical Employee - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX).

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy
Experience in a hospital setting; may include one year residency in hospital or clinical pharmacy practice and/or one year supervisory; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Active license to practice Pharmacy in the State of California; must be in good standing with the California State Board of Pharmacy
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and/or Fellowship, or at least 3 years of Oncology/Infusion experience.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency and/or Fellowship, or at least 3 years of Oncology/Infusion experience.
Advanced board certification (e.g., BCOP, BCPPS, or BCPS).
Operational experience in Oncology and/or Infusion Pharmacy.
Experience in sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.

Responsibilities

Obtaining medication histories
Reviewing and assessing medication profiles
Providing drug information to patients and health care providers
Collaborating with clinicians on drugs of choice and therapeutic plans
Ensuring access to medications
Educating patients on the proper use of medications
Ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy
Overseeing pharmacy technicians for sterile compounding
Facilitating insurance authorizations for medications
Oversight of clinical activities
Delivery of services
Patient Management Program
Participate in department initiatives to improve quality and safety
Evaluating and managing drug regimens for appropriateness of choice
Teaching patients and their caregivers how to use drugs in the safest and most effective way
Helping patients and their caregivers take an active role in managing their drug therapy
Advocating for patients the safe and effective use of drugs to other health care decision makers