Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Float

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Float at Sutter Health

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! As an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Float at MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, you will play a crucial role in delivering pharmaceutical care.

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. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Education

• PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

Certification & Licensure

• PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support if required by the entity/department
• PALS-Pediatric Life Support if required by the entity/department

Typical Experience

• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

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 National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States 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.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Medication Management
• Patient-Centered Care
• Pharmaceutical Calculations
• Regulatory Compliance (TJC, USP 800)
• EHR/EPIC Proficiency
• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Drug Information