Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description:

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.

This position will be Monday through Friday from 7-3:30pm. Weekends and holidays are required. Weekends will be one weekend about every 7 weeks and one major or minor holiday each year.

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.

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.

Immunization certification if applicable to practice site needs

Preferred

Experience in solid organ transplant.

Completion of a PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy residency or 3 years of transplant experience.

Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system

Board Certification Health System Residency

Physical Requirements 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.

Location:

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City:

Murray Work State:

Utah Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

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