UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Clinical Senior Pharmacist, Critical Care Float

Salary or Pay Range: $7,421.20 - $8,357.90 Biweekly

The Senior Pharmacist is an advanced practitioner in a specialized area of pharmacy practice, providing drug therapy and pharmacological consultation on the most complex patients and overseeing the competency level of other pharmacy staff in their designated specialty. In addition, the incumbent is responsible to manage drug costs in his or her designated therapeutic area(s) and to facilitate cost containment: a) collects and presents data to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee on the use of P&T restricted medications, b) works with the P&T Coordinator to develop and conduct drug use evaluations, c) works with the clinical coordinator in managing drug costs. The senior pharmacist will also participate in medical staff committees as requested and be a liaison to the Clinical Pharmacology Consult Service.The Senior Pharmacist also participates in general clinical patient care activities and provides support to various pharmacy areas as needed. Their responsibility is to provide quality and cost effective pharmaceutical care to patients, employees and medical staff of UCDMC. They are an integral member of the health care team, responsible for drug therapy monitoring, drug distribution, drug information, precepting pharmacy students and residents, conducting clinical research, participation in Department and Hospital Committees, task forces and workgroups, and foster excellent inter-departmental relationships.Percentages of time allocated to functions are a guideline only. Individual assignments and time actually worked in each functional area may vary based on the department's operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• California Pharmacist License eligible and possess a valid license at the time of hire

• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR

• Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD)

• Completion of ASHP Accredited PGY-1 Residency AND at least 3 years experience in relevant area (Critical Care)

• Educational experience and ability to work with and direct health care professionals

• Educational experience and ability to work with, direct and evaluate pharmacy residents and students

• Ability to communicate well and make independent decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy Specialty Board Certification (e.g. BCCCP, BCPS, etc.) 

• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or similar certifications (e.g. ENLS, ECLS, etc.) 

• Completion of ASHP Accredited PGY-2 Residency in Critical Care OR other PGY-2 • Residency with a focus in Critical Care (e.g. Emergency medicine or Pharmacotherapy) 

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Promotes and Practices Professional Service

• 25% - Clinical Senior Pharmacist Activities

• 20% - Demonstrates Professional Commitment

• 15% - Fosters Academic Excellence

• 5% - Facilitates Drug Distribution

• 5% - Other Duties As Assigned

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.

• This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials.

• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.

• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=306956

Job ID #79984

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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