Anticoagulation Pharmacist

About the role

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the Medical Center at UCSF and its providers and payors. These services include, but are not limited to: drug procurement, storage, and security; safe, accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
    • Partner with ambulatory providers on medication management and serve as an integral part of the ambulatory healthcare team.
    • 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.
    • May oversee the Patient Management Program, if part of shift responsibility.
    • Assist with and facilitate prior authorizations, appeals, billing, reimbursement, and other medication access processes when necessary.
    • Practice under collaborative practice agreements through the Committee of Interdisciplinary Practice and Office of Medical Affairs and Governance.
    • Support outpatient pharmacy activities, as needed.
• Perform a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective.
  • Obtain medication histories.
  • Review and assess medication profiles.
  • Provide drug information to patients and health care providers.
  • Collaborate with clinicians on drugs of choice and therapeutic plans.
  • Ensure access to medications.
  • Educate patients on the proper use of medications.
  • Ensure that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
• For graduates in a non-US country or jurisdiction, pharmacists must have earned a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD).
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience in ambulatory care.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Ambulatory Pharmacy Residency in relevant area, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience in ambulatory care.
• Advanced Board certification (e.g., BPS).
• Experience with navigating billing options for pharmacist care.
• Experience precepting and evaluating pharmacy learners (e.g., residents and students).

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 have 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.