2454-Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

CLASS TITLE: CLINICAL PHARMACIST

JOB CODE: 2454

INTRODUCTION

Under direction, performs professional pharmaceutical duties in drug education and utilization, counsels patients on drug usage, educates health care personnel on drug utilization, and may compound drugs and dispense medicines in a pharmacy.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

A 2454 Clinical Pharmacist is distinguished from class 2450 Pharmacist by the varied nature of duties, the higher level of responsibility and the location of assignment. The Clinical Pharmacist is assigned to a clinical unit or service and in this assignment, has more direct contact with both patients and staff than the 2450 Pharmacist.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise support personnel.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Interviews and examines patients for drug evaluation; checks on drug compliance and side-effects; discusses symptoms and effects of prescribed drugs with patients and maintains a drug history on patients interviewed.

2. Consults with physicians on drug usage and the drug regime of specific patients particularly hypertensive, diabetic and psychiatric patients; recommends changes in the drug or the dosage prescribed for these patients.

3. Conducts both formal and informal training for nursing staff, medical and pharmacy students and residents and other health care staff on drug utilization, dosage, incompatibilities, preferred dosage forms, evidence-based medication therapy and toxicity, etc.

4. Participates in the development and revision of medication use policies and guidelines.

5. Compounds drugs, prepares and dispenses medications, checks pharmacy stock, and keeps records.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Laws regulating the practice of pharmacy and specialized knowledge of the scientific foundations and clinical use of medications, including medication action, dosing, adverse effects, and drug interactions.

Ability and Skill to: Prepare and maintain accurate routine reports and records; interview and establish a rapport with patients; maintain a good working relationship with other members of the health care team; supervise the work of subordinate professional and nonprofessional pharmacy workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

1. Completion of six (6) months of a pharmacy residency program; OR

2. Completion of six (6) months of a post-graduate pharmacy fellowship program; OR

3. Two (2) years of professional level experience as a Clinical Pharmacist (equivalent to class 2454 Clinical Pharmacist within the City and County of San Francisco).

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Substitution:

Possession of a Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty area may substitute for the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 2453 Supervising Pharmacist

From: Original Entrance Examination

ORIGINATION DATE: 11A/~6

AMENDED DATE: 1/05/16

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation