Pharmacist Clinical II_COFR

Pharmacist Position

This position demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of their assigned practice. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patients' medication order for allergy interactions, duplication of therapy, appropriateness of drug therapy, and drug-drug interaction. Makes appropriate evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective therapies and accurately dispenses medications.
• Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered timely to care areas and are stored both securely and appropriate for both stability and effective workflow.
• Provides counseling to patients and promotes quality medication education and adherence. Ensures patient is well informed, treated with respect, and receives the highest level of professional service.
• Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete. Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Supervises and directs activities of interns, technicians, and support personnel as required. Provides medication related clinical consultation and clarification to other health professionals.
• Takes the initiative to solve problems including, but not limited to, equipment, maintenance, drug availability, staffing issues, and extraordinary patient care concerns.
• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.
• Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service.
• Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives.
• Must be a full-time employee (at least 30 hours per week).
• Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
• 3 years of experience working as a pharmacist in a clinical practice setting
• A Doctor of Pharmacy degree plus 1 year of postgraduate training in an accredited pharmacy residency program plus 1 year of clinical practice
• A Doctor of Pharmacy degree plus 2 years of postgraduate training in an accredited pharmacy residency program
• Maintains board certification by the Board of Pharmaceutical Board Certification by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) in area of practice OR certification in any of the following areas or other certifications as approved by the employee's leader and appropriate System Director.
• Schedule availability as a preceptor for a minimum of 6 learners (pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and/or pharmacy residents) per year.
• Submit annually supporting evidence of completion of MOU pharmacist clinical advanced requirements.

Skills

• Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Services
• Medication Management
• Pharmaceutical Care
• Project Management
• Quality Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Federal Pharmacy Laws
• State Pharmacy Laws

Qualifications

• Minimum
• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified).
• License to practice pharmacy in the state of practice and dispense controlled substances.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy in the state of practice.
• Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.
• BLS certification
• Immunization certification if applicable to practice site needs
• Preferred
• Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system
• Board Certification
• Health System Residency

Physical Requirements: Pharmacy/Office/Desk Jobs

Pharmacists, PSRs, Administrative Support, Food Service Specialists, Business Professionals, etc.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City: Denver

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$61.36 - $90.18

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.