Clinical Pharmacist – Medicine/Cardiology

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join their dynamic team in San Francisco. This role involves monitoring patient outcomes, developing pharmaceutical care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective drug therapy. The ideal candidate will have a Pharm.D. degree and experience in a hospital setting, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills. Join a mission-driven organization that is redefining patient care through innovative practices and advanced technology, making a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting or clinical pharmacy practice.
• Ability to work well with patients and healthcare personnel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate patients for appropriate therapeutic outcomes.
• Develop pharmaceutical care plans and disseminate drug information.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Development

Education

Pharm.D. Degree

ASHP-accredited residency

Tools

Computerized Information Databases

Job description

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Job Summary
This position has on-going responsibility for monitoring and evaluating patients for appropriate therapeutic outcomes; reviewing individual patients’ records to ensure that drug therapy is appropriate; developing pharmaceutical care plans; disseminating drug information to health care professionals; participating in patient care conferences; and participating in the design and completion of patient drug use reviews, audits and other drug related studies and projects. Incumbents may also have the responsibility for a distinct pharmacy program, with or without clinical responsibilities, which requires abilities and expertise beyond those of a Staff Pharmacists I. Examples include maintenance and use of computerized information databases, a quality assurance program, intravenous (IV) additive program, mail order service, or disaster/safety/CPR programs. Responsibilities may include the oversight of non-pharmacists (pharmacy assistants, students/interns, etc.) and/or a limited number of Staff Pharmacists I. All Staff Pharmacists II have primary and consistent responsibilities for teaching and precepting pharmacy students and/or residents. Staff Pharmacists II initiate, plan and implement projects. A portion of the annualized work time for Staff Pharmacists II may be designated to Staff Pharmacists I tasks as specified by their job descriptions.

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutical Services share its philosophy of pharmaceutical care. As members of the health care team, the Staff Pharmacists II share responsibility for providing high quality, cost-effective patient care which promotes health. This includes evaluating and managing drug regimens for appropriateness of choice; teaching patients and their caregivers how to use drugs in the safest and most effective way; helping patients and their caregivers take an active role in managing their drug therapy; and advocating for patients the safe and effective use of drugs to other health care decision makers.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting, may include one year residency in hospital or clinical pharmacy practice and/or one year supervisory, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintain exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with patients, pharmacists and other healthcare personnel and administrators.
• Flexible; able to cope with rapid change; comfortable with an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain effective organizational, management and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and evaluate programs in a timely fashion.
• Ability to effectively participate in and develop a team.
• Demonstrated clinical pharmacy skills and knowledge.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharm.D. Degree
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency and/or fellowship.

License/Certification

• Active license to practice Pharmacy in the State of California; must be in good standing with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification.

About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.