Anticoagulation Pharmacist

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an Anticoagulation Pharmacist in San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients in ambulatory settings, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of prescribed medications.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) and is a licensed pharmacist in California. Key responsibilities include evaluating therapeutic plans, collaborating with healthcare teams, and providing patient education. Join us to make a significant impact on patient care!

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Possession of a current license to practice pharmacy in California.
• Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective patient-centered care.
• Evaluate patients for therapeutic outcomes and side effects of medications.
• Consult with healthcare team members to optimize medication therapies.
• Educate patients on proper use of medications.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication management

Interprofessional collaboration

Adverse drug event prevention

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

Job description

Job Description

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 Anticoagulation Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to patients at all associated ambulatory 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 Anticoagulation 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 Anticoagulation Pharmacist will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other clinic staff. The Anticoagulation Pharmacist will be based primarily in the anticoagulation clinic managing anticoagulation. Depending on the assigned shift and site, the Anticoagulation Pharmacist 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 Anticoagulation Pharmacist may also be responsible for the oversight of clinical activities, delivery of services, and the Patient Management Program. Oversight of the Patient Management Program is usually limited to when the Anticoagulation Pharmacist is working a shift in collaboration with the UCSF Specialty Pharmacy.

This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations depending on operational needs, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Activities

• Provide safe and effective patient-centered care by actively designing, implementing, and monitoring patient‑specific therapeutic plans
  • Evaluate patients for therapeutic outcomes and side effects of medications.
  • When appropriate, develop and implement an alternate therapeutic plan.
  • Consult with other healthcare team members to facilitate a change in the therapeutic plan, optimize medication therapies, and ensure continuity of care/medication access.
  • Provide appropriate follow‑up care to ensure therapeutic goals are achieved.
• Partner with ambulatory providers on medication management and serve as an integral part of the ambulatory healthcare team.
• Provide in‑depth and patient‑specific medication education to patients and their caregivers, where appropriate, with the objective of improving adherence, optimizing drug therapy response, and minimizing adverse drug events.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding medication therapy and relevant health issues.
• Document care provided in the medical record (e.g., progress notes or other appropriate sections) and other appropriate platforms.
• Communicate relevant therapeutic information to other healthcare providers in a timely manner to coordinate medication therapy.
• May oversee the Patient Management Program, if part of shift responsibility.
• May assist with and facilitate prior authorizations, appeals, billing, reimbursement, and other medication access processes when necessary.
• Practice under collaborative practice agreements through the Committee of Interdisciplinary Practice and Office of Medical Affairs and Governance.
• May support outpatient pharmacy activities, as needed.

Operations

• Process prescription and drug orders
  • Accept, transcribe, and transmit written, verbal or telephone prescription orders from prescribers.
  • Screen all prescriptions and drug orders for appropriateness (e.g., drug name, dosage form, dose, indication, route).
  • Ensure quality and integrity of medications prepared; compound or fill and dispense medications in compliance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted standards of practice.
• Facilitate and coordinate timely delivery of pharmaceutical services to patients.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of relevant pharmacy automation.
• May assist in oversight of non‑pharmacists (pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students/interns, etc.) and a limited number of Staff Pharmacists II as assigned.
• May assist with and facilitate prior authorizations, appeals, billing, reimbursement, and other medication access processes when necessary.
• Comply with FDA mandates and self‑imposed manufacturer restrictions on medications, investigational drugs, REMS, and recalled medications.
• Maintain records of services provided and other records required by law (e.g., workload statistics, narcotic inventory and control).
• Provide vaccinations and injection training, when necessary.

Advancing Practice

• Effectively perform assigned administrative functions (e.g., medication error reports, adverse drug reaction reports, special projects, etc.).
• Effectively perform and participate in medication‑related reports and projects (e.g., drug monographs, medication use evaluations, quality improvement projects, formulary evaluation in area of oversight, etc.).
• Participate in and occasionally chair patient care, quality improvement, or Pharmacy and Therapeutics‑related committees.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Keep up to date on protocols/policies, pharmacy practice standards, healthcare delivery trends, reimbursement systems, and emerging roles and responsibilities of pharmacists as they pertain to the area of specialty.
• Serve on committees for the clinic as directed by the ACPO, Ambulatory Care Services, or designee.

Training and Educational Activities

• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy learners (e.g., students and residents). Facilitate learner experiences that ensure professional growth and competency development. Evaluate and provide ongoing feedback.
• Maintain the qualifications necessary to maintain preceptor status.
• Provide effective medication‑related and other relevant education to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, learners, and the public (individuals and groups).

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy. For graduates in a non‑US country or jurisdiction, pharmacists must have earned a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualification

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD).
• Completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience in ambulatory care.
• Completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY2 Ambulatory Pharmacy Residency in relevant area, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience in ambulatory care.
• Advanced Board certification (e.g., BPS).
• Experience with navigating billing options for pharmacist care.
• Experience precepting and evaluating pharmacy learners (e.g., residents and students).

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California.
• Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

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.