Clinical Pharmacist - Anticoagulation

Intermountain Health

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves demonstrating consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of their assigned practice. The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team. This role is specifically for the Virtual Anticoagulation Specialty Clinic (VASC) Service, where the pharmacist will manage anticoagulation therapy under a collaborative practice agreement for patients in Colorado and Montana. Key aspects include collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care and effective medication monitoring, acting as a clinical resource to support safe anticoagulation practices, providing drug information to patients and medical providers, and addressing and resolving medication-related problems. The position is primarily remote with occasional requirements for time spent on-site in clinic.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution
• 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
• Minimum of 2 years experience with complex medication management in anticoagulation, Interdisciplinary interactions, Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system
• Board Certification
• Health System Residency

Responsibilities

• Manage anticoagulation therapy under collaborative practice agreement for patients Colorado and Montana
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care and effective medication monitoring
• Act as a clinical resource to support safe anticoagulation practices
• Provide drug information to patients and medical providers
• Address and resolve medication related problems
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees