Clinical Pharmacist

UCSF Health, AG; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Poison Control System (CPCS) at UCSF Health is a 24/7 hotline answering service managed by UCSF School of Pharmacy. The role involves clinical toxicology, emergency advice, and scholarly activity, with a heavy schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays on the Fresno division campus in Madera, CA.

Ideal candidates hold a Pharm.D. and California license, with 2+ years clinical or CPCS experience and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree required.
• Licensed in California in good standing by start date, with 2 years of clinically oriented pharmacy practice or 2 years in Poison Control Center.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, physical chemistry and pathophysiology.
• Experience with computerized databases, texts, and files.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Commitment to approved policies, protocols, and mission statements.
• Ability to work about 80 hours every 2 weeks, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial management advice and follow-up for emergency and informational calls to the CPCS Hotline.
• Document all calls and consultations in the standard PCC medical record.
• Participate in CPCS teaching programs and scholarly activities.
• Engage in quality improvement, rounds, and case conferences for hospitalized patients.
• Assist in development of toxicology management protocols and related duties.

Skills

Pharmacology

Toxicology

Drug information

Communication

English

Education

Pharm.D.

California Pharmacist License

Job description

The California Poison Control System (CPCS) is a 24 hour-a-day informational hotline serving residents statewide in California. It is designated by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority and managed by the UCSF School of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy.

CPCS operates from 4 UC-affiliated answering sites (UCSF/ZSFG, UCDMC, Valley Children's Hospital, and UCSD) managing approximately 250,000 calls per year, utilizing the most up-to-date computerized information systems. The hotline service is linked to a translator service with the capability to handle multiple languages on a 24 hour per day basis.

Respond to calls to the California Poison Control System (CPCS) located at the Fresno Division, on the Valley Children's Hospital campus in Madera, CA. Provide assessment, information, management advice, in-depth consultation, and follow-up for emergency telephone toxicology and poisoning calls. Participate in scholarly activities to include research, publications, and professional organizations. Perform other duties as assigned.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.

• 80%: Provides initial management advice, and follow-up for emergency and informational telephone calls requested of the CPCS Hotline. Obtain pertinent and appropriate information, appropriately assess the seriousness of the situation, and answer caller inquiries with complete, concise and relevant recommendations for action in terms that are appropriate to the calling party's level of understanding. Direct, assist and serve as back up for Specialists in Poison Information and Providers in the CPCS hotline service. Responsible for direction of medical advice provided by students, visiting health care professionals, Poison Information Providers and Specialist in Poison Information assigned to the PCC service.
• 10%: Document all calls and consultations on the standard PCC written or electronic medical record form.
• 2.5%: Involvement in CPCS teaching programs. This may include: developing and presenting lectures to community and professional groups regarding poisoning management and prevention; assisting in precepting students and post-graduate graduate residents and fellows rotating through the Poison Center. Participation in scholarly activities to include research, publications and professional organizations.
• 5%: Participate in quality improvement and professional development, attending rounds and case conferences on hospitalized patients, and problematic cases. Provide necessary investigation of case history, literature and consultant research, and devise proper treatment and triage recommendations that are both medically and economically appropriate.
• 2.5%: Assist with development of toxicology management protocols. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Pharm.D. Degree

• CA Licensed Pharmacist in good standing currently or by the time of starting. Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinically-oriented pharmacy practice OR 2 years prior Poison Control Center experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and ability necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Excellent drug information skills and knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, physical chemistry and pathophysiology

• Knowledge of the proper use of computerized databases, texts, and files

• Knowledge of the proper use of back-up medical consultants

• Experience and a thorough understanding of potential interactions between drugs and disease states

• Written and verbal communication skills must be superb in English and adaptable to situations involving callers ranging from children and the lay public to healthcare professionals

• Adherence to all operational policies, protocols, standards and applicable philosophies and missions

• Will work an average of 80 hours over each 2-week period, which includes sharing days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post graduate or clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship training

• AAPCC Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or as a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology

• Involvement in scholarly activities

• Multilingual

• Prior emergency medicine or critical care clinical pharmacy experience

• Experience with study design, study data analysis, and manuscript preparation

• Formal teaching experience of clinical learners

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• Pharm.D. Degree

• CA Licensed Pharmacist in good standing currently or by the time of starting. Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinically-oriented pharmacy practice OR 2 years prior Poison Control Center experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and ability necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Excellent drug information skills and knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, physical chemistry and pathophysiology

• Knowledge of the proper use of computerized databases, texts, and files

• Knowledge of the proper use of back-up medical consultants

• Experience and a thorough understanding of potential interactions between drugs and disease states

• Written and verbal communication skills must be superb in English and adaptable to situations involving callers ranging from children and the lay public to healthcare professionals

• Adherence to all operational policies, protocols, standards and applicable philosophies and missions

• Will work an average of 80 hours over each 2-week period, which includes sharing days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post graduate or clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship training

• AAPCC Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or as a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology

• Involvement in scholarly activities

• Multilingual

• Prior emergency medicine or critical care clinical pharmacy experience

• Experience with study design, study data analysis, and manuscript preparation

• Formal teaching experience of clinical learners