Staff Pharmacist II

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. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic department within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, clinical research, and public and clinical service.

Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, the Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist II provides pharmaceutical care to patients at all acute care pharmacy locations within the UCSF Health System. They may also be asked to participate in pharmaceutical care in other sectors of the Department of Pharmaceutical Services as needed. The Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist II performs a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective. These include, for example, obtaining medication histories, reviewing and assessing medication profiles, providing drug information to patients and health care providers, collaborating with clinicians on drugs of choice and therapeutic plans, ensuring access to medications, educating patients on the proper use of medications, and ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy. The Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist II will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals. The Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist II will be based primarily in the inpatient pharmacy setting managing pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages. Depending on the assigned shift and site, the Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist II may also oversee pharmacy technicians to facilitate insurance authorizations for medications, as well as prepare and dispense prescription medications and pharmaceutical products for patient care. The Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist II may also be responsible for the oversight of clinical activities and delivery of services.  

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job.  The functions should add up to 100%.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

% of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

90%

Yes

Patient Care Activities

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 therapies, and ensure continuity of care.

Provide 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 & relevant health issues.

Document care provided in the medical record and other appropriate platforms.

Communicate relevant therapeutic information to other healthcare providers in a timely manner to coordinate medication therapy

Participate in the Code Response Team as needed.

Operations

Ensure quality and integrity of medications.

Process drug orders.

Screen all prescriptions and drug orders for appropriateness

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 tim