Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:

Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation, and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Exercises sound judgment and develops clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

This position primarily supports day-to-day outpatient pharmacy operations, including prescription verification and dispensing, medication preparation and distribution, patient counseling, medication access, inventory management, third-party billing and claim resolution, regulatory compliance, and coordination with prescribers and other members of the healthcare team.

Clinical knowledge of HIV pharmacotherapy and other disease states commonly encountered in the ambulatory pharmacy setting is preferred. Maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong critical thinking skills. Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize/follow-up. Flexible; able to cope with rapid change; comfortable with an ambiguous environment. Ability to troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively. Ability to provide patient-centered medication counseling, identify and resolve medication-related problems, and support medication access and adherence within the pharmacist's scope of practice. Capability to set priorities amongst a series of competing clinical and operational priorities and to effectively coordinate and direct the work of others to meet specified deadlines. Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills in MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Criteria:
- Experience as a specialty pharmacist in a hospital setting.
- Board Certification (ex: BCACP/BCPS/BCOP/CSP)
- EPIC and Beacon experience.
- ASHP-Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.
• Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
• Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $87.25 to $122.15 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.