Pharmacist-Utah State Hospital

About the role

Location – 1300 East Center Street Provo, Utah, 84606 United States

Key Responsibilities

• Compounds, mixes and prepares medicines and preparations according to prescriptions written by authorized medical practitioners.
• Provides information concerning medications to physicians, patients, nurses and other staff.
• Orders and maintains inventory of drugs, chemicals, or other controlled substances and ensures their security.
• Analyzes utilization trends to design, implement or reform Medicaid policy.
• Publishes reports outlining medicinal and drug usage patterns.
• Acts as a resource to team members, participates in team and professional meetings and gives input as to needs of clients.
• Fills and re-fills prescriptions.
• Reviews prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
• Provides information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
• Maintains records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, and inventories.
• Plans, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
• Affirms the identity strength, or purity of medications.

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Utah.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary is offered.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes health insurance, dental & vision plans, paid leave, retirement options, and additional benefits like a UTA Bus Pass, cafeteria on site, and access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

Pay

Salary – $41.74 - $62.68 Hourly Wage

Schedule

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service