Clinical Pharmacist (2454) - Dept. of Public Health - (H00047)
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The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce.
Under general direction, the Clinical Pharmacist performs professional pharmaceutical duties in drug education and utilization, counsels patients on drug usage, educates health care personnel on drug utilization, and may compound drugs and dispense medicines in a clinical pharmacy. The essential functions include:
The essential duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Interviews and examines patients for drug evaluation; checks on drug adherence and side-effects; discusses symptoms and effects of prescribed drugs with patients and maintains a drug history on patients interviewed.
- Consults with physicians on drug usage and the drug regime of specific patients particularly hypertensive, diabetic, and psychiatric patients; recommends changes in the drug or the dosage prescribed for these patients.
- Conducts both formal and informal training for nursing staff, medical and pharmacy students and residents and other health care staff on drug utilization, dosage, incompatibilities, preferred dosage forms, evidence-based medication therapy and toxicity, etc.
- Participates in the development and revision of medication use policies and guidelines.
- Compounds drugs, prepares, and dispenses medications, checks pharmacy stock, and keeps records.
The 2454 Clinical Pharmacist also performs other related duties as assigned.
Nature of positions: Positions are located throughout the Department of Public Health, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (LHH), Community Primary Care and Mental Health Clinics, as well as San Francisco County Jails.
How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications
License: Requires possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Please attach a copy of license);
- A. Completion of six (6) months of a pharmacy residency program; OR
- B. Completion of six (6) months of a post-graduate pharmacy fellowship program; OR
- C. Two (2) years of professional level experience as a Clinical Pharmacist (equivalent to class 2454 Clinical Pharmacist within the City and County of San Francisco); OR
- D. Possession of a Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty area.
Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications.
Possible Special Conditions (some positions may require the following):
- Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program in emergency medicine, critical care, or toxicology; OR two years of full-time professional level experience as a clinical pharmacist in an Emergency Department (ED) setting.
- Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program in psychiatry; OR two years of full-time professional level experience as a clinical pharmacist in a psychiatric setting.
- Bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending on the department’s needs.
- The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
- Recent and verifiable experience: (1) integrating, supporting and maintaining an Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Pharmacy Information System (PIS); and (2) implementing, developing, and evaluating Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE), within the last three years.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience with the acute care medicine patient population.
- Clinical and/or lived experience with diverse communities.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Important Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
What else should I know?
How to apply:
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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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