Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:
ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position Overview:
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.

This position requires flexibility to orient and work at provider clinics and specialty pharmacies. Clinical knowledge and therapy management for Chronic Inflammatory disease states/HIV/Oncology. Maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong critical thinking skills. Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize/follow-up. Flexible; able to cope with rapid change; comfortable with an ambiguous environment. Ability to troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively. Ability to provide comprehensive medication management including initial assessments, toxicity evaluations/symptom management, and reassessments. Capability to set priorities amongst a series of competing clinical and operational priorities and to effectively coordinate and direct the work of others to meet specified deadlines. Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills in MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Criteria:
- Experience as a specialty pharmacist in a hospital setting.
- Board Certification (ex: BCACP/BCPS/BCOP/CSP)
- EPIC and Beacon experience.
- ASHP-Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency.

Job Description :

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

PHARMACY SERVICES.
• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
• Mentors and fosters a constructive teaching environment that helps students, interns, and Pharmacy Technicians build confidence in their skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling patients on drug therapies.

CLERICAL.
• Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient information; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient electronic health records (EHR).
• Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient in medical and departmental records as required.

SAFETY.
• Participates in quality improvement processes, including updating and revision of safety and procedure manuals and interdisciplinary projects.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment by complying with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.

COMPLIANCE.
• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration by monitoring nursing unit inspections; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions.

EDUCATION

• PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.
• Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $93.66 to $107.70 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.