- Manages ambulatory pharmacy projects to establish comprehensive medication management if clinics with embedded pharmacists
- Collaborates with service providers and other professionals to run disease medication management programs
- Assist in direct supervision of pharmacy technician(s)
- Develops intervention strategies to optimize medication utilization, including but not limited to disease specific guidelines, clinical pathways, restricted use criteria, and policy development.
- Provides collaborative pharmaceutical care with staff pharmacists to patients receiving medication therapy.
- Establishes a means to report and monitor ongoing medication management utilization with the Practice/Services.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement regarding medication use, including but not limited to performing medication use evaluations and conducting prospective audits.
- Provides ongoing education to pharmacists, providers, and other disciplines throughout UCSF Health.
- Works closely with the Department and participates in their daily huddles, grand rounds, and staff meetings.
- Performs formulary evaluation in area of oversight
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement for pharmacy managed direct patient care services
- Provides appropriate documentation of all activities
- Presents at local and national meetings and publishes in peer-reviewed journals.
- Precepts residents and students in a rotation. May serves as the PGY2 Residency Program Director or Coordinator.
- Evaluates medication error reduction strategies
- Serves as the pharmacy department liaison with the Practice/Service in the Outpatient Setting Only.
- Demonstrates ability to perform competencies as outlined in Pharmacy Competency Assessment tools.
- Serves on committees for the clinic as directed by the aCPO, Ambulatory Care Services or designee.
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or equivalent experience
- Licensed Pharmacist in the State of California within six (6) months of hire.
- Three (3) years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in a pharmacy experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrates subject matter knowledge of pharmaceutical theory and industry best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients. Stays updated on pharmacy regulations and developments in research and design. Ability to apply principles from an acute care setting to primarily an ambulatory care setting.
- Knowledge of relevant Pharmacy Department, medical center, and UC policies and protocols including medicine storage, safety, and patient privacy and treatment. Deep knowledge of all relevant pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations.
- Advanced technical skills to compound, prepare, mix, and manufacture sophisticated or rare medicines in specialty area. Ability to work carefully, methodically and accurately.
- Highly developed project management skills to manage multiple priorities, lead research projects from inception to completion on schedule, and deliver responsive customer service to patients. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles change.
- Sharp analytical skills and scientific aptitude. Critical thinking skills to challenge conventional practices and apply knowledge to recommend innovative, industry leading improvements.
- Interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with healthcare professionals on patient care team, researchers, and pharmacy department and develop relationships with industry leaders. Interpersonal skills to address sensitive patient situations with a caring and sympathetic manner.
- Highly skilled critical thinker with strong analytical abilities to identify problems before they arise and solve complex, wide reaching problems when no precedent exists.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with patient treatment team. Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant information systems
- Ability to listen actively to clinical staff and patients, understanding varying viewpoints and receiving feedback. Verbal and written communication skills to tactfully articulate reasoning behind own opinions and change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others.
- Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology and train others to effectively use applications.
- Experience speaking in front of large interdisciplinary groups at the local and national level.
- PGY2 in Ambulatory Care
- Registered Pharmacist in the State of California
- Basic Life Support from the AHA
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Ambulatory Pharmacist Specialist - San Francisco, CA, United States - University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Description
Ambulatory Pharmacist Specialist
Pharmacy - Infusion
Full Time
77409BR
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide an expert level consultation to the pharmacy, medical and nursing staff in the one of the clinical specialty areas, depending on training and experience: Cardiology, Primary Care, Dermatology, Gastrointestinal, Rheumatology, or Pain Management. The Pharmacy Specialist will perform the following functions:
Department Description
The Department of Pharmaceutical Services at UCSF has long been nationally recognized as one of the founding fathers for clinical pharmacy services, which was established in 1965. Today, the department continues to lead the profession through the integration of advanced technology & robotics, comprehensive pharmaceutical care and clinical services.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
License/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.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.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 at Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.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.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
005781 PHARMACIST 5
Job Category
Pharmacy
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Mission Bay (SF)
Shift
Variable
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Variable
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