Staff Pharmacist II (UCSF Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center)

University of California System•San Francisco, CA

33d

About The Position

Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, the Clinical Staff Pharmacist II provides pharmaceutical care to patients at all acute care pharmacy locations 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 Clinical Staff Pharmacist II 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 Clinical Staff Pharmacist II will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist II will be based primarily in the inpatient pharmacy setting managing specific patient population if applicable. Depending on the assigned shift and site, the Clinical Staff Pharmacist II may also oversee pharmacy technicians to facilitate insurance authorizations for medications, as well as prepare and dispense prescription medications and pharmaceutical products for patient care. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist II may also be responsible for the oversight of clinical activities and delivery of services. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations depending on operational needs, as applicable. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or at least 3 years of inpatient/ambulatory pharmacy experience
PGY2 in ambulatory care, transplant, or cardiology
Hold an advanced practice board certification (e.g., Board of Pharmacy Specialty certificates, AAHIVP, etc.)

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
Oversee pharmacy technicians to facilitate insurance authorizations for medications
Prepare and dispense prescription medications and pharmaceutical products for patient care
Oversight of clinical activities and delivery of services