Staff Pharmacist 2

Pharmacy Bayfront Outpatient

Full Time

77412BR

Job Summary

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provide a full range of services for patients cared for by the Medical Center at UCSF as well as 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 encompasses with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic unit within the School of Pharmacy , which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm. D. curriculum, research, and public service.

Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy provides pharmaceutical care to patients at Moffitt and Long Hospitals, UCSF Ambulatory Care Clinics and Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Mission Bay Hospitals and specialized services to researchers on campus.  The Specialty Staff Pharmacist perform 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, consulting with prescribers and recommending drugs of choice, counseling patients in the proper use of medications and ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy. The Specialty Staff Pharmacist will also supervise pharmacy technicians to secure insurance authorizations for medications as well as prepare and dispense prescription medications and pharmaceutical products for patient care. The Pharmacist will be responsible for the oversight of the Patient Management Program, clinical activities, and delivery of services as required.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Pharm.D degree
• Must have at least 3 years of  outpatient pharmacy experience
• Must have at least 2 years of Specialty Pharmacy experience or previous exposure to providing pharmacy support to clinical programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with patients, pharmacists and other health care personnel, and administrators
• Ability to troubleshoot problems effectively
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and work under pressure
• Independence with regards to clinical discussions and evaluations
• Ability to use pharmaceutical and medical references literature to provide drug information to health plans, patients, and prescribers

Preferred Qualifications

• PGY1 Residency in Community-based or Managed Care Pharmacy and/or PGY2 in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
• Managed Care Experience
• Second spoken language preferred
• Management skills

License/Certification

• Must possess a current license to practice pharmacy in the State of
• Must be in good standing with the California State Board of Pharmacy.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009247 STF PHARMACIST 2

Job Category

Allied Health, Pharmacy

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Additional Shift Details

Variable