Sutter Health is a not-for-profit organization comprised of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and
volunteers in our network of care. Together, we share a partnership promise to create a more
personalized, high-value health care experience for patients and their families. We partner with
patients, communities and each other to make a positive difference in more than 100 Northern
California cities and towns through our 24 acute care hospitals, eight physician foundations, cancer
centers, our regional home health and hospice organization, and long-term care centers. We believe
everyone deserves access to high-quality health care and we do our part to make quality health care
more affordable. Our major service lines include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer
care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
We are one of Northern California’s largest nonprofit networks of hospitals, physician groups, and
health care services, and we are seeking candidates for an Infectious Disease Pharmacist. We
demonstrate our commitment to employees through highly competitive compensation and employee
benefit package offerings.
Pharmacist - Infectious Disease Specialty (ID) (Full-time, Days)
Roseville, CA
The Infectious Diseases Pharmacist delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patientcentered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution
that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy in the specialty area of infectious
diseases.
Principal Accountabilities
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Performs Review of all therapeutic plans regarding antimicrobial agents
Communicates and makes recommendations to staff on infectious disease medications and
usage
Responsible for data and support on antibiotic stewardship
Communicates often (maybe even daily) with Infectious Disease Physician(s)
Compounds and dispenses medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas.
Documents intervention, outcomes and performance improvement.
Manages medication therapy/protocols as a part of physician-pharmacist-nurse team.
Provides functional supervision to supportive personnel.
Provides medication information and education to medical staff and patients.
Qualifications:
Education:
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Graduate from a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical
Education.
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PharmD and Post Graduate Residency (PGY-1) are desirable.
Secondary residency (PGY-2) in Infectious Disease and/or antibiotic stewardship highly desirable
Licensed as a Pharmacist(R.Ph) in the state of California.
Experience:
Previous experience in a hospital/acute care, trauma setting is desired. Experience or work within the
Infectious Disease specialty highly desired and should be stated clearly on resume / application.
Knowledge:
Requires an in depth knowledge and the ability to apply legal requirements and accreditation standards
including TJC (The Joint Commission), Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA and USP.
Skills:
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Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, delegation skills and the ability to work with
minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a complex and dynamic environment and take appropriate actions in
emergent situations.
Must be able to communicate in an effective, tactful and diplomatic manner.
Must have teamwork and delegation skills.
Must have the skills to produce accurate work results within established timeframes.
To apply, qualified applicants should visit the employment section at
http://www.sutterhealth.org/employment/, and apply to job number SRMC-1518582 or send a cover
letter and resume to santosa3@sutterhealth.org.