Outpatient Pharmacist Per Diem

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

• Process prescription and drug orders.
  • Accept, transcribe, and transmit written, verbal or telephone prescription orders from prescribers.
    • Screen all prescriptions and drug orders for appropriateness (e.g. drug name, dosage form, dose, indication, route, indication).
      • Maintain appropriate knowledge of relevant pharmacy automation.
• Ensure quality and integrity of medications prepared; compound or fill and dispense medications in compliance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted standards of practice.
  • Facilitate and coordinate timely delivery of pharmaceutical services to patients.
• Maintain records of services provided and other records required by law (e.g., workload statistics, narcotic inventory and control).
  • Provide vaccinations and injection training, when necessary.
• 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.
• Develop and implement an alternate therapeutic plan when appropriate, and 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.
• 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.
• Effectively perform assigned administrative functions (e.g., medication error reports, adverse drug reaction reports, special projects, etc.).
  • Participate in and occasionally chair patient care, quality improvement, or Pharmacy and Therapeutics-related committees.
• Participate in and occasionally chair patient care, quality improvement, or Pharmacy and Therapeutics-related committees.
  • Participate in clinical research.
• Keep up to date on protocols/policies, pharmacy practice standards, healthcare delivery trends, reimbursement systems, and emerging roles and responsibilities of pharmacists as they pertain to the area of specialty.
  • Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy learners (e.g., students and residents).
• Evaluate and provide on-going feedback.
  • Provide effective medication-related and other relevant education to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, learners, and the public (individuals and groups).
• Complete all required trainings in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacist in hospitals or health care, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience in outpatient/specialty pharmacy services.
• Experience with navigating billing options for pharmacist care.

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. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html