Clinical Pharmacist at Hearst Communications Inc. in South San Francisco, California

Job Description:

In Some Jobs You Take Orders. In This One, You Write History. 

Join the healthcare information technology team that's turning drug and medical device data into knowledge used by thousands of hospitals; the majority of U.S. health plans, retail pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers; and millions of healthcare decision makers throughout the world. Partnering with our information system developer and healthcare institution customers, you'll help evolve leading-edge thinking into reality and make a measurable difference in improving human health. 

We're looking for people who are: Intelligent. Productive. Committed. Willing and able to go above and beyond. Passionate about making a difference. Innovative. Energized. And want to play an essential role in a successful company's continued growth.

Are you ready for this exciting challenge?

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First Databank (FDB) is currently seeking a Clinical Pahrmacist to work independently under the broad supervision of a team lead, supervisor, or manager to research sourced pharmaceutical information, make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results for possible inclusion within knowledge base content. This role will be located out of our South San Francisco location. 

Essential Functions:

• Independently carries out specified research activities, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results in comparison to stated editorial policies and work procedures.


• Directs and performs data entry tasks and verifies data entry performed by team members.  Independently plans and prioritizes order of completion for work assigned in a manner consistent with policy. Takes ownership of all work completed.


• Trains other employees on execution of work procedures performed by self and team members on a regular basis.


• Provides in-services and presentations to internal and external customers.


• Actively supports the organization's mission, vision, values, and goals. Participates in activities within the organization that supports performance improvements.


• Effectively communicates work progress in writing and verbally. Seeks guidance on issues and project details when necessary for accurate completion of assigned tasks.


• Reliably organizes and completes tasks associated to both routine tasks and special projects that are unrelated to day-to-day routine work.


• Is able to work well with other departments.  Works with process and functional managers to optimize and continuously improve work procedures, process flow, control plans and editorial policies.


• As standards of timeliness and accuracy are established within the organization, will be expected to perform within established standards.


• Performs additional duties for the organization as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Knowledge and Experience:

  Minimum Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited U.S. College of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Residency


• Actively licensed in at least one State as a pharmacist

  Minimum Experience:

• Requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (residency strongly preferred) with at least 2 years of experience in a clinical pharmacy setting. Must be actively registered as a pharmacist in at least one State of the United States


• Pharm.D preferred   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Researches source pharmaceutical information, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results for possible inclusion within knowledge base content in a manner consistent with stated clinical editorial policy. Authors and updates the content in the FDB consumer medication information suite (PEM, CMM, LBLW, HRMM-REMS, CVRM, Meducation) in cooperation and coordination with CDIG RAs, Copyeditor and Translators. Work is performed within specified CDIG policies and guidelines. Ensures appropriate attachment of drug products to PEM, CMM, LBLW, HRMM-REMS, CVRM, Meducation as part of the authoring or review process.


• Directs and performs data entry tasks and verifies data entry performed by team members.  Able to independently plan and prioritize order of completion for work assigned.  Work performed meets or exceeds stated product maintenance standards. Responsible for logging and shepherding clinical scenario items/issues to their completion.


• Trains other employees on execution of work procedures (primarily technical) performed by self and team members on a routine basis. Actively contributes to process and quality improvement efforts. Includes the ability to facilitate and accomplish daily team tasks and provide pragmatic decision-making guidance to the team as well as the ability to plan longer term projects to meet company goals and customer needs.

Required Skills:

• Word processing; demonstrates knowledge or capability to become proficient at a basic level with MS Office applications. Must become proficient with XML content authoring software, Apollo forms, and other data platforms as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of MS EXCEL and Access applications as needed for CDIG and Meducation data review and queries, such as mapping of the Meducation content to the appropriate products (NDCs, or RXCUIs) needed to perform parity assessment, i.e., verify accuracy and consistency of clinical content between Meducation and PEM.


• Demonstrates excellent verbal and writing capabilities; able to perform presentations to internal and external customers regarding supported content.


• Multiple task prioritization; able to seek guidance when competing priorities are present


• Demonstrates ability to analyze a large repository of source information and come to sound, evidence-based conclusions.


• Can work in a team environment, taking primary responsibility for supported content without direct supervision by management personnel.


• Knowledgeable, or able to become knowledgeable regarding use of supported data in customer systems. Able to respond knowledgeably and diplomatically to a variety of customer inquiries through SalesForce (customer issue tracking system).


• Demonstrates ability to conform to work procedures; meet applicable deadlines, accuracy and productivity standards.


• Able to effectively digest, distill, interpret and consumerize the professional literature for drug product information in the context of the consumer suite of modules.

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About FDB:

FDB is the leading provider of drug and medical device knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions. With thousands of customers worldwide, FDB enables our information system developer partners to deliver valuable, useful, and differentiated solutions. We offer more than three decades of experience in transforming medical knowledge into actionable, targeted, and effective solutions that help improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and healthcare outcomes. For a complete look at our solutions and services, please visit www.fdbhealth.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. 

We value Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Creativity. Our offices in South San Francisco and Indianapolis have been awarded with Top Workplaces honors by The Bay Area News Group and the Indy Star, respectively, including the most recent honor awarded to our Indianapolis office in 2017 & 2018 (the Top Workplaces honors are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey by a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement). FDB offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits – including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.

 

FDB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@fdbhealth.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here: EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law Supplement, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Statement, and FDB EEO/AA Statement.