Pharmacist Clinical Transitions Care

UCHealth • Aurora, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist in Pharmacy Transitions of Care works collaboratively with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and promote safe, effective transitions between the hospital and community. The role reviews medication histories completed by pharmacy technicians at admission and proactively identifies and resolves medication-related barriers before discharge, including cost or access issues, formulary exclusions, adherence concerns, and therapy appropriateness. The pharmacist reviews discharge medication reconciliation, collaborates with providers to resolve discrepancies, and may counsel patients on medications at discharge. The position requires the ability and willingness to apply both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy skills to support patients throughout their transition of care.

The primary work location is 2450 S. Peoria Street, Aurora, Colorado. Most provider and patient communication takes place by phone or secure messaging in the electronic health record. Occasional on-site work may be required at the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This is an onsite role with no hybrid or remote option. The full-time schedule is 80 hours per two-week pay period, primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Holiday and/or weekend coverage may be included in the future. Pay is $59.80–$83.72 per hour, dependent on relevant applicant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• State licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Any relevant life support certification and/or relevant licensure or certification as determined at the position level.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency.
• Board certification in pharmacotherapy or ambulatory care.
• Outpatient pharmacy experience.
• Relevant pharmacy internships or prior pharmacy technician experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and evaluate medication regimens to identify, prevent, and resolve actual or potential medication-related problems.
• Identify and address medication access, affordability, adherence, and other barriers during transitions from hospital to community.
• Perform and/or coordinate discharge medication reconciliation to resolve discrepancies and promote safe medication use following discharge.
• Collaborate with providers and other members of the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate medication management plans.
• Review medication histories completed by pharmacy technicians and provide oversight, guidance, and feedback.
• Communicate with patients, providers, pharmacies, and other members of the care team to resolve medication-related concerns.
• Provide medication education and counseling to patients when appropriate.
• Participate in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives related to transitions of care.

Benefits

• Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
• Annual merit pay increase and annual market reviews.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
• Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time