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Organization:
HVI-Comprehensive Cancer Center
Position Overview:
This pharmacist position is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical care at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Berkeley, CA.
Works independently and in consultation with physicians and other healthcare providers across the healthcare continuum to ensure appropriate medication therapy for individual patients. Uses patient interviews and counseling, reviews the medical record and medication profile, consults with physicians, teaches staff education, medication use evaluation, adverse reaction monitoring, and resolves medication-related problems. Interventions target high-risk populations through the provision of medication reconciliation and comprehensive medication use management in focused disease states. Assist with care coordination, disease state education, and monitoring for optimal outcomes. Focus on chronic disease state management as part of a coordinated team.
Job Description :
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
DRUG THERAPY
•Initiates, monitors, modifies and discontinues patient's drug therapy under the supervision of a physician in accordance with a collaborative practice agreement and P&T approved protocols
•Collects and reviews patient medication histories, reviews vital signs, and orders and evaluates the results of laboratory tests directly related to drug therapy.
•Performs in accordance with approved protocols applicable to the practice setting.
•Completes medication regimen review from a clinical, safety and cost perspective to identify duplicate therapy, high risk medications, drug interaction and cost effective alternatives.
•Works with individual patients and families to improve medication adherence.
•Supports patients and their families in their self-management of complex medication regimens including the disease management of those living with a chronic condition.
EDUCATION
•Delivers education and counseling to patients on medications.
•Proactively contacts patients after hospital discharge to reconcile medications, answer questions on and new medications that were started in the hospital, evaluates patient compliance with new drug regimens, and follows-up with the patient regarding side effects of new medications
•Provides education of practice staff and team on contemporary issues related to pharmacotherapy and outcomes management including communication efforts related to mediation management.
•Supports improvement efforts related to drug intelligence - research for evidence-based medication use and education to the same.
•Supports process improvement efforts, and educates co-workers around:
•Medication reconciliation
•Medication renewals
•Prior authorizations
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
•Works to improve practice standardization including policy and procedure and workflow development.
•Identifies new systems, processes, protocols and/or methods to improve practices.
•Actively contributes to the creation of cost-effective practices that ensure the best patient experience, effective resource utilization, and enhance Care Coordination outcomes
•Effectively collaborates on process improvement activities and in development of staff/ community education.
•Ensures all Care Coordination outcomes are attained (e.g, decreased readmission rates, and others as determined, etc).
•Maintains accurate, current, complete documentation using approved forms and format according to department standards, including patient assessments, plans, interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
•Complies with all requirements for mandated reporting, risk management and other medical/legal situations consistent with confidentiality policies and department standards.
•Completes all annual competency validation requirements.
- Supervises pharmacy technicians and supports pharmacy hazardous and non-hazardous compounding operations in USP797/800 compliant clean room facilities.
EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Doctorate: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
5 years recent relevant experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist
OR PHARMR-Registered Pharmacist
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, pharmacotherapy, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
Knowledge of acute and chronic disease and its effects on patients and caregivers.
Able to use professional judgment and clinical expertise in the daily solving of complex problems and in the provision of clinical information within the scope of practice.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment or work processes in a timely, positive and effective manner.
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by willingly accepting responsibilities and performing assignments that support the team.
Demonstrates knowledge of total quality management through its precepts, skillful workplace applications and continuous organizational improvement.
Exhibits a customer/supplier philosophy that emphasizes both internal and external relationships; identifies both customer and supplier needs/expectations and strives to exceed them.
Ability to participate in and encourages others to utilize creative and innovative approaches to accomplish tasks.
Demonstrated responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth and continuing education.
Interpersonal skills collaborating with physicians, patients, families, care givers, service providers, and health care team.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Experience with Epic electronic health record and outpatient oncology treatment plan module BEACON are highly preferred
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Occasionally
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $90.94 to $104.56 / hour
The 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.