Clinic Pharmacist
Sutter Health
Modesto, CA
$97-107/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingClinic
Pay
Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
MMC-Memorial Medical CenterPosition Overview:
**$10,000 Sign On Bonus **Will initiate, modify and discontinue medications within a Collaborative Practice Agreement as defined by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Focus on management of complex disease states in specialty clinics to help patients reach optimal therapeutic goals. Simplify patient medication regimens, minimize the risk of harmful medication interactions, optimize medication selection/dosing tailored to the patient and educate patients to enhance adherence and clinical outcomes. Responsible for policy development, continuous process improvement, continuing education, clinical and medical staff development and Pharmacy APPE student and resident preceptorship. Performs patient care assessments, orders and interprets laboratory tests, prescribes, modifies and discontinues medication therapies. Monitors clinical outcomes, communicates with medical providers, performs electronic documentation and refers patients to other health care providers. Pharmacy residency strongly preferred.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy in the U.S
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 4 years recent relevant experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- PHARMR-Registered Pharmacist Upon Hire
- ASHP-Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency Upon Hire
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Must possess superior written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate appropriate clinical patient management skills, initiative, excellent judgement, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask and maintain composure.
- Must be self-motivated and able to quickly adapt to meet a variety of clinical and operational needs.
- Professional demeanor and interactions with all colleagues and patients.
- Interpretation and understanding of patient specific medication orders.
- Proficient at Pharmacy order entry, verification of CPOE, and familiar with RN and MD charting within EMR.
- Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy despite a busy environments with distractions and medications with a narrow therapeutic window and may potentially cause harm if inappropriately prescribed, prepared, or administered.
- Comfort working in a stressful and high acuity patient care setting.
- Exceptional communication with all healthcare providers.
- Comfort and skill interviewing patients, family members, medical providers, and pharmacy staff in an effort to facilitate medication reconciliation.
- Collaborations and oversight of other pharmacy staff in order to maintain an environment of medication safety.
- Accuracy, comfort and skill managing chemotherapy plan templates within an EMR
- Serve as a pharmacy and medication management resource to oncology medical and clinical staff.
- Collaboration with oncology leadership, medical staff, and pharmacy leadership to maintain and facilitate financial stewardship and clinical excellence/care.
- Serve as a pharmacy representative for regulatory compliance surveys for inquiries dealing specifically with the verification, preparation, dispensing, storage, waste, and administration of chemotherapeutic or hazardous medications.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $97.37 to $107.10 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Employer
Sutter Health
About Modesto, CA
- Modesto's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In summer, average highs are around 93°F, while average lows in winter are around 39°F.
- Modesto experiences hot summers and cool winters.
- Short term rentals are available in Modesto, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Many options are available for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Modesto is car-friendly, with convenient road networks and parking facilities.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by the Modesto Area Express (MAX) system.
- Modesto has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
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- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
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- Outdoor activities include parks, hiking trails, and nearby waterways.