Clinical Pharmacist General Medicine

Ensures safe, appropriate, and economical use of drugs through the application of specialized skills and knowledge in pediatric patient care.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8-hour shifts, with every 4th weekend staffing in the pharmacy department (which could be evenings) and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides drug information services by responding to questions regarding medication compatibilities, adverse drug events, regimens, dosing, interactions, storage and disposal, compounding, therapeutic uses of medications, and pharmaceutical supplies in a timely manner.
• Uses a systematic approach to effectively search, retrieve, and evaluate literature and appropriately communicate and apply the information to patient care situations.
• Assists with the development, maintenance, and implementation of hospital and department policies and procedures related to medication use, storage, restrictions, and administration.
• Sustains and implements quality and safety initiatives and practices in the department and throughout the hospital.
• Reports adverse drug events and medication variances using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).
• Sustains clinical pharmacy services throughout the organization by providing pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients of all age ranges through participation in multi-disciplinary team rounds and/or care, emergency response, education, guidance, interpretation, and analysis of medication-related therapeutic issues.
• Documents pharmaceutical interventions according to departmental standards; performs therapeutic drug monitoring and disease outcome analysis; and verifies medication orders in an electronic health record system in a timely manner.
• Participates in general pharmacy operations throughout the organization through appropriate medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory control.
• Provides oversight to pharmacy technicians, interns, residents, and students as needed.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of one year pharmacy residency or one year of pharmacy work experience accepted in lieu of residency.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted).
• State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Pharmacist license.

Pay

Annual salary range (based on 40 hours worked per week): $125,036.77 to $187,555.16, dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-provided life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 403b employer match (retirement savings).
• Robust wellness program.
• Access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to advance your career.
• Annual employee bonus program based on organizational performance (paid the following April if goals are met).
• Annual base pay increases based on performance over the previous year.

Incentives

Relocation assistance available for qualified external applicants.