Clinical Pharmacist

Intermountain Health

5d•$63 - $92

About The Position

This position provides coverage across the Central Pharmacy, OR, and ED, including day and evening shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are typically 8 or 10 hours. The Clinical Pharmacist applies knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of assigned practice. The role is responsible for patient care and for developing effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

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 pharmacy regulations and statutes applicable to the state of practice.
Effective communication, people-management, and project-management skills.
Immunization certification if applicable to the practice site's needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system.
Board certification.
Health system residency.
Experience with sterile and nonsterile compounding.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for allergies, interactions, duplicate therapy, and appropriateness; make evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use and ensure safe, appropriate, cost-effective therapy and accurate dispensing.
Oversee or participate in ensuring medications are prepared and delivered to care areas on time and stored securely and appropriately for stability and workflow.
Counsel patients, provide medication education, and promote adherence while treating patients with respect and providing professional service.
Complete regulatory and compliance training, maintain clear documentation, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Supervise and direct interns, technicians, and support personnel as required; provide medication-related clinical consultation and clarification to other health professionals.
Take initiative to resolve problems involving equipment, maintenance, drug availability, staffing, and patient care.
Identify process improvements and safety hazards, take appropriate action, and participate in departmental meetings.
Support clinic, hospital, system, and pharmacy leadership directives and initiatives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service.