Cardiac​/Thoracic Surgery and Heart Transplant Pharmacist

Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery and Heart Transplant Pharmacist

Pharmacy - Parnassus Meds

Full Time

Location:

San Francisco, CA (Parnassus Heights (SF))

Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, the 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 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 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 Clinical Staff Pharmacist II will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals.

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist II will be based primarily in the inpatient pharmacy setting managing a specific patient population if applicable. Depending on the assigned shift and site, the 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 Clinical Staff Pharmacist II may also be responsible for the oversight of clinical activities and delivery of services.

This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations depending on operational needs, as applicable.

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 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.

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm
  
  D) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy

• Cardiology work experience or PGY2 Cardiology residency
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or at least 3 years of inpatient/acute care services pharmacy experience
• Hold an advanced practice board certification (e.g., Board of Pharmacy Specialty certificates, AAHIVP, etc.)
• Experience participating in pediatric and adult emergency situations

• Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California
• Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

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