We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital **Position Overview:** Under close supervision, learns and performs pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy. Integrates education and clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. **Job Description** : **JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:** PHARMACY SERVICES: •Gains experience and develops competence in distributive, clinical, ambulatory care and administrative pharmacy practice. •Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. •Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. •Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions. •Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames. •Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling patients on drug therapies. •Design and execute research study of the quality that can be published in a scientific or professional journal. CLERICAL: •Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient information; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient Electronic Health Records (EHR). •Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient in medical and departmental records as required. SAFETY: • Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment by complying with policies, procedures and regulations. • Protects patients by adhering to infection-control protocols. COMPLIANCE: • Maintains strictest confidence of all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure. • Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations. • Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration by monitoring nursing unit inspections; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation. • Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements. • Develops hospital staff's pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals. **EDUCATION:** Doctorate: Graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire. **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** 2 years recent relevant experience **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:** PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist within 30 Days of hire **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan. Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC. Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI. Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. **Job Shift:** Varied **Schedule:** Full Time **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** As Needed **Benefits:** Yes **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Employee Status:** Limited Term (Fixed Term) Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $29.49 to $29.49 / hour _The 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._