Staff Pharmacist II

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

2d•$103 - $124•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides services to patients cared for by UCSF Medical Center, its providers, and payors. The Operational Staff Pharmacist II provides pharmaceutical care at acute care pharmacy locations throughout the UCSF Health System and may participate in other areas of the department as needed. The position is based primarily in an inpatient pharmacy setting and may serve a specific patient population. Depending on the assigned shift and site, the pharmacist may oversee pharmacy technicians, support medication insurance authorizations, prepare and dispense medications, and oversee clinical activities and service delivery. Flexibility to orient and work at any UCSF Health location according to operational needs is required. The pharmacist performs operational and clinical functions to ensure medications prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective. This includes obtaining medication histories; reviewing medication profiles; providing drug information and patient education; collaborating with clinicians on medication choices and therapeutic plans; ensuring medication access; and explaining medication cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions. The pharmacist works as part of an interprofessional team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals. The role also includes patient-specific care planning and monitoring, documentation and communication with care teams, administrative and quality-improvement activities, participation in research and committees, and education and precepting of pharmacy learners.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
Current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations depending on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or at least 3 years of inpatient or operational pharmacy experience.
Advanced practice board certification, such as a Board of Pharmacy Specialties certificate or AAHIVP.

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality and integrity of medications; process, screen, compound or fill, and dispense medication orders in compliance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted practice.
Coordinate timely delivery of pharmaceutical services and maintain relevant knowledge of pharmacy automation.
May oversee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students or interns, and a limited number of Staff Pharmacists II as assigned.
Support prior authorizations, appeals, billing, reimbursement, and other medication-access processes when needed.
Comply with FDA mandates and manufacturer restrictions relating to medications, investigational drugs, REMS, and recalled medications; maintain records required by law and institutional practice.
Design, implement, and monitor patient-specific therapeutic plans; evaluate therapeutic outcomes and medication side effects, develop alternate plans when appropriate, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize therapy and continuity of care.
Provide follow-up care and patient- and caregiver-specific medication education; respond to medication therapy and relevant health inquiries.
Document care in the medical record and other appropriate platforms, and communicate therapeutic information to healthcare providers in a timely manner.
Participate in the Code Response Team as needed.
Perform administrative functions such as medication error and adverse drug reaction reports, special projects, drug monographs, medication-use evaluations, quality-improvement projects, and formulary evaluations in the area of oversight.
Participate in or occasionally chair patient care, quality-improvement, or Pharmacy and Therapeutics-related committees, and participate in clinical research.
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, evaluate their performance, provide ongoing feedback, and maintain qualifications for preceptor status.
Provide medication-related and other relevant education to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, learners, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.