Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Company: Sutter Health
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Organization:CPMC-California Pacific Med Center DaviesPosition
Overview: -Will initiate, modify and discontinue medications within
a Collaborative Practice Agreement as defined by the California
State Board of Pharmacy. Focus on management of complex disease
states to help patients reach optimal therapeutic goals. Simplify
patient medication regimens, minimize the risk of harmful
medication interactions and educate patients to enhance adherence
and clinical outcomes. Responsible for policy development,
Continuous process improvement, continuing education, clinical and
medical staff development and Pharmacy APPE student and resident
preceptorship. Performs patient care assessments, orders and
interprets laboratory tests, prescribes, modifies and discontinues
medication therapies. Monitors clinical outcomes, communicates with
medical providers, performs electronic documentation and refers
patients to other health care providers.Job Description:JOB
ACCOUNTABILITIES:PATIENT CARE.---Meets with patients individually
to provide medication support and monitoring either by 1)managing
directly or 2)in partnership with physicians, advanced practice
nurses, physician assistants, dieticians, medical assistants, care
coordinators, and other members of the care team.---Reviews
medication profile to ensure safety and proper use of medications.
Alert to actual or potential medication affordability/adherence
issues, interactions, therapeutic duplications, medication
allergies and potential medication errors. Triages and solves
medication related problems demonstrating initiative and sound
judgement.---Evaluates and documents that the medication(s)
selected is appropriate for achieving the desired therapeutic
outcome. Selects appropriate drug formulations to achieve maximum
absorption based on bariatric procedure. Communicates potential
problems and likely solutions to the prescriber.---Adjusts therapy
as indicated by patient condition and laboratory
results.---Educates patients and their families about
medications.COMMUNCATION AND EDUCATION.---Utilizes and communicates
the appropriate prescribing of medications consistent with national
clinical guidelines, evidence-based medicine, and best
practices.---Communicates professional knowledge effectively in
both oral and written forms to patients and other health
professionals.---Develops communication materials to support
clinical initiatives, as needed.---Presents clinical information to
patient groups, as needed.---Participates in Medical Resident,
Pharmacy Resident, and Pharmacy Student
Training.DOCUMENTATION.---Maintains a comprehensive EPIC patient
profile. The profile will include pertinent information which may
influence medication therapy decisions.---Maintains a current
medication list in EPIC by performing medication reconciliation at
each patient visit.---Documents all patient activity in the EPIC
system. Collects data, maintains logs, records and other
documentation as required.QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE.---Participates in
quality improvement and medication use review
activities.---Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within
given time constraints. Works cooperatively with other members of
the team to assure established objectives are
accomplished.---Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection
and disposal procedures.---Maintains proficiency and expertise in
area(s) of practice through continuous professional
development.---Develops and maintains relationships with all
customers.EDUCATION:Other: Graduate of an accredited school of
pharmacy in the U.S -TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:12 years recent relevant
experienceCERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:PHARMR-Registered Pharmacist
Upon HireASHP-Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency
Upon HireSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Must possess superior written and
verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate appropriate clinical
patient management skills, initiative, excellent judgement,
exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask and
maintain composure.Must be self-motivated and able to quickly adapt
to meet a variety of clinical and operational needs.Professional
demeanor and interactions with all colleagues and
patients.Interpretation and understanding of patient specific
medication orders.Proficient at Pharmacy order entry, verification
of CPOE, and familiar with RN and MD charting within EMR.Ability to
maintain concentration and accuracy despite a busy environments
with distractions and medications with a narrow therapeutic window
and may potentially cause harm if inappropriately prescribed,
prepared, or administered.Comfort working in a stressful and high
acuity patient care setting.Exceptional communication with all
healthcare providers.Comfort and skill interviewing patients,
family members, medical providers, and pharmacy staff in an effort
to facilitate medication reconciliation.Collaborations and
oversight of other pharmacy staff in order to maintain an
environment of medication safety.Collaboration with leadership,
medical staff, and pharmacy leadership to maintain and facilitate
financial stewardship and clinical excellence/care.Serve as a
pharmacy representative for regulatory compliance surveys for
inquiries dealing specifically with the verification, preparation,
dispensing, storage, waste, and administration of chemotherapeutic
or hazardous medications. -Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift
Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:As
NeededBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly
Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1This position
may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport,
dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or
potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.Sutter Health is
an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range
is $97.33 to $111.92 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary
above or below the posted range as determined by location. This
range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic
differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.
Compensation takes into account several factors including but not
limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure
and certifications, department equity, training and organizational
needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program
offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a
comprehensive benefits package. Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Days
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