Description

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics

Salary or Pay Range: $7,792.26 - $8,775.79 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 serves a lead role in the management of drug costs in their designated therapeutic area(s) and, to facilitate cost containment: a) collects and presents, or facilitates the collection and presentation of data to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee on the use of non-formulary or restricted medications, b) works with the P&T Committee Coordinator to develop, facilitate, and/or conduct drug use evaluations, c) works with pharmacy leadership in managing drug costs. The Senior Pharmacist also participates in medical staff committees as requested and be a liaison to the Clinical Pharmacology Consult Service.

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 within 90 days of employment
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-certified school of pharmacy, or equivalent training.
• Completion of Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) training at an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited program, or 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in quality improvement, project management, or professional service
• Ability to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment, including the ability to manage projects and deadlines, and to set and meet goals and priorities for self and others with minimal supervision
• Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem, identify the resources available to help solve the problem, create and implement viable solutions, and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to act, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic/department environment exists at all times
• Working knowledge of federal and state/local regulations around medication handling requirement and controlled substance accountability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a sound work ethic
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency and a positive, customer-service oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines
• Ability to coach and mentor pharmacy residents, students, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in respective specialty area, if currently available within the profession 

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Operational Excellence
• 40% - Clinical Services
• 30% - Research/Precepting

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 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=316293

Job ID #83940

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