Clinical Pharmacist (2454) - Dept. of Public Health - (H00047)

Zuckerberg San Francisco General; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking public health department as a Clinical Pharmacist, where your expertise will directly impact the health of the San Francisco community. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential drug education, counsel patients on medication usage, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. This position not only allows you to utilize your clinical skills but also empowers you to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to equitable healthcare access. If you are passionate about making a difference in public health and possess a strong foundation in pharmaceutical care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Pharmacist license from California required.
• Completion of pharmacy residency or fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews for drug evaluation and adherence.
• Consult with physicians on medication regimens for patients.
• Train healthcare staff on drug utilization and policies.

Skills

Patient Counseling

Drug Utilization Education

Medication Therapy Management

Pharmacy Compounding

Interpersonal Communication

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems

Education

Registered Pharmacist License

Pharmacy Residency Program

Post-Graduate Pharmacy Fellowship

Tools

Pharmacy Information System (PIS)

Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE)

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (2454) - Dept. of Public Health - (H00047)

• Full-time
• Certification Rule: Rule of the List
• Work Hours: Other
• Job Code and Title: 2454-Clinical Pharmacist
• Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health.

Under general direction, the Clinical Pharmacist performs professional pharmaceutical duties in drug education and utilization, counsels patients on drug usage, educates health care personnel on drug utilization, and may compound drugs and dispense medicines in a clinical pharmacy. The essential functions include:

• Interviews and examines patients for drug evaluation; checks on drug adherence and side-effects; discusses symptoms and effects of prescribed drugs with patients and maintains a drug history on patients interviewed.
• Consults with physicians on drug usage and the drug regime of specific patients particularly hypertensive, diabetic, and psychiatric patients; recommends changes in the drug or the dosage prescribed for these patients.
• Conducts both formal and informal training for nursing staff, medical and pharmacy students and residents and other health care staff on drug utilization, dosage, incompatibilities, preferred dosage forms, evidence-based medication therapy and toxicity, etc.
• Participates in the development and revision of medication use policies and guidelines.
• Compounds drugs, prepares, and dispenses medications, checks pharmacy stock, and keeps records.

The 2454 Clinical Pharmacist also performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

License: Requires possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Please attach a copy of license);

• A. Completion of six (6) months of a pharmacy residency program; OR
• B. Completion of six (6) months of a post-graduate pharmacy fellowship program; OR
• C. Two (2) years of professional level experience as a Clinical Pharmacist (equivalent to class 2454 Clinical Pharmacist within the City and County of San Francisco); OR
• D. Possession of a Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty area.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Possible Special Conditions:

• Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program in emergency medicine, critical care, or toxicology; OR two years of full-time professional level experience as a clinical pharmacist in an Emergency Department (ED) setting.
• Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program in psychiatry; OR two years of full-time professional level experience as a clinical pharmacist in a psychiatric setting.
• Bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending on the department’s needs.
• The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
• Recent and verifiable experience: (1) integrating, supporting and maintaining an Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Pharmacy Information System (PIS); and (2) implementing, developing, and evaluating Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE), within the last three years.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience with the acute care medicine patient population.
• Clinical and/or lived experience with diverse communities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

How to apply:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

For further inquiries, please contact the analyst, Herbert Chau at [e-mail] or [phone].

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.