Staff II Pharmacist - Oncology & Infusion

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a pharmacist to join our oncology IDS program. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and monitoring patient-specific therapeutic plans, while ensuring medication safety and quality in a high-level clinical setting.

The successful candidate will provide patient education, coordinate with the healthcare team, and participate in administrative and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent degree required and California licensure in good standing.
• ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency and/or fellowship, or 3+ years IDS/Infusion/Oncology experience preferred.
• ASHP-accredited PGY2 Oncology/IDS residency and/or fellowship, or 3+ years IDS/Oncology experience preferred.
• Advanced board certification (BCOP, BCPPS, BCPS) encouraged.
• Experience in Oncology and IDS.
• Experience with sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor patient-specific therapeutic plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers to improve adherence and outcomes.
• Document care in medical records and communicate with providers.
• Process drug orders and ensure medication quality and safety.
• Assist in administrative tasks and participate in relevant committees.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical pharmacy

Team collaboration

Education

PharmD or equivalent

ASHP PGY1 Residency

ASHP PGY2 Oncology Residency

Job description

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 50% – 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.
  • 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.
  • Participate in the Code Response Team as needed.
• 40% – Operations
  • Ensure quality and integrity of medications.
  • Process drug orders.
    • Screen all prescriptions and drug orders for appropriateness (e.g. drug name, dosage form, dose, indication, route, indication)
    • 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).
• 5% – 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.
• 5% – 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 on-going 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and/or Fellowship, or at least 3 years of IDS/Infusion/Oncology experience.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Oncology/Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Residency and/or Fellowship, or at least 3 years of IDS/Infusion/Oncology experience.
• Advanced board certification (e.g., BCOP, BCPPS, or BCPS).
• Operational experience in Oncology and Investigational Drug Services.
• Experience in sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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