Pharmacist 5 HX

Pharmacy Medication Safety

Full Time

83189BR

Job Summary

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 [Medication Safety Specialist] is involved in all aspects of the medication use process at all 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 [Medication Safety Specialist] will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of pharmacy leadership, nursing, medical and information systems to help improve the medication use process through collaboration, communication and on-going process improvement initiatives. The [Medication Safety Specialist] is an expert on medication safety and as such is expected to continually observe, initiate, develop and communicate necessary process improvements in the medication use system to department leadership and hospital quality leadership. Additional functions include but are not limited to: coordinating the collection, analysis and development of performance improvement actions plans for medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs, coordinating the departmental Quality Analysis and Performance Improvements (QAPI) plan and the Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) with pharmacy leadership, and coordinating the Medication Safety subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee with the Medication Outcomes Center (MOC). The [Medication Safety Specialist] will work in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, and will serve as a resource to the pharmacy leadership team and performance improvement department on matters of medication safety and regulatory compliance.

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Required 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
• Completed an ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed an ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) Administration or Medication Safety Pharmacy Residency Program

License/Certification

• 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.

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.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004855 PHARMACIST 5 HX

Job Category

Pharmacy

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable