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General Information

Job Name
Clinical Informatics Pharmacist
Department
7710030 - Pharmacy Informatics SFMED
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Flexible (Academic Only)
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
3733

Description & Requirements

Job Description

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 Clinical Informatics Pharmacist 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 Clinical Informatics Pharmacist performs a wide range of informatics related pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective. The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals. The services provided by Clinical Informatics Pharmacist include maintaining and updating clinical informatics systems, performing analytics reports, and designing and implementing medication-use technology, workflows, and protocols. 

 

Qualifications
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. - Minimum 3-5 years of directly related experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION - Completed an ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) Pharmacy Informatics Specialty Residency Program or equivalent informatics practice experience. - Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS - Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California or must obtain licensure within 18 months of hire. - Current Epic Systems certification in one or more medication-use modules (e.g., Willow Inpatient, Willow Ambulatory, Willow Inventory, Beacon) or positioned for training and certification on hire.
License / Certification
Registered Pharmacist
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code
PHARMACIST 5 HX (004855)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Clinical Professional Services
Campus 1
Mission Bay (SF)
Percentage (%)
100
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
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