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About the Role

The Pharmacist performs professional pharmaceutical duties for the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to assure quality patient care, appropriate drug therapy, and compliance with all applicable regulations. Positions are located throughout DPH, including hospitals, clinics, and jails. Some positions may require working with specific populations or non-standard shifts.

Responsibilities

Reviews, processes, compounds, prepares, labels, and dispenses medication orders and prescriptions.
Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness, contraindications, interactions, adverse effects, and therapeutic/toxic dosing.
Communicates drug information and/or medication counseling to patients and health care personnel.
Performs quality assurance by conducting drug use evaluations and medication area inspections.
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of patient care activities and regulatory requirements.
Supervises support personnel, as required.
Reviews, processes, and dispenses physician medication orders and prescriptions including preparing IV admixtures and chemotherapy (ZSFG Inpatient Pharmacy).
Consistently monitors and follows-up with unresolved medication order issues, lab orders, In Basket messages, and properly document clinical interventions in the EHR system (ZSFG Inpatient Pharmacy).
Provides therapeutic drug monitoring consultation, including determination of appropriate loading dose, maintenance dose, and predicted blood levels (ZSFG Inpatient Pharmacy).
Organizes, plans, and prioritizes daily inpatient pharmacy workflow within the shift (ZSFG Inpatient Pharmacy).
Acts in the capacity of the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge of the facility pharmacy and is responsible for compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations (Jail Health).
Reviews, processes, and dispenses medication order for mental health and substance use disorder prescription, including specialty packaging (Behavioral Health Services).
Assists clients and providers with medication insurance navigation and formulary consultations (Behavioral Health Services).
May provide observed dosing for client medications, perform point-of-care tests, and direct patient counseling (Behavioral Health Services).
Reviews, processes, and dispenses physician medication orders and prescriptions for geriatric residents (Laguna Honda Hospital).
Prepares pharmaceuticals for dispensing by compounding extemporaneous products (Laguna Honda Hospital).
Assists in the completion of monthly patient chart review, collection of data for drug use evaluation studies and follow-up reported adverse drug reactions (Laguna Honda Hospital).
Conducts medication area inspections and maintains a professional work environment (Laguna Honda Hospital).
Participate in observations for medication administration and interdisciplinary team meetings (Laguna Honda Hospital).

Requirements

Requires possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
License status must be 'Current' according to search.dca.ca.gov/
Six months of experience (equivalent to 1,000 hours) in an inpatient pharmacy obtained within the last five (5) years (some positions).
One year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of pharmacy informatics experience: (1) integrating, supporting, and maintaining an Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Pharmacy Information System (PIS); and (2) implementing, developing, and evaluating Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE), within the last three years (some positions).
Bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending on the department’s needs (some positions).
The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department (some positions).
Six months or more of work experience in Pharmacy supply chain and medication inventory procurement and management and/or 340B Drug Pricing Program (some positions).
Possession of a valid epic module certification applicable to your Epic specialty area is a condition of employment for positions at the Department of Information Technology, Office of Healthcare Informatics, or obtain within six months of hire.

Skills

Knowledge of laws regulating the practice of pharmacy
Knowledge of therapeutic/toxic dosing, drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse effects of drug therapy
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, routine reports and records
Ability to supervise the work of support personnel and judge the adequacy of their work performance
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to use professional judgment to make decisions, problem solve, and prioritize activities
Ability to use initiative and act independently

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Onsite
Permanent Civil Service

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Registered Pharmacist license

Salary/Compensations

$177,528 - $226,512 Annually

Benefits

Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce.
All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change.
The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.
Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve.
The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.
The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response.
Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.