Clinical Pharmacist As Needed

CommonSpirit Health•Pueblo, CO

10d

About The Position

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary-Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: Cancer Care and Orthopedic Services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high-quality, high-value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world-class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more. You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This position performs a variety of tasks in support of the daily workflow of the pharmacy to include the appropriate distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with CSH policies and procedures. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for 1) preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients, 2) performing compounding of intravenous medications, 3) assisting in managing inventory, 4) performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes, and 5) performing routine clerical/administrative tasks. Incumbents are also accountable for: maintaining a clean and safe environment; using appropriate aseptic technique; handling controlled substances appropriately; completing all educational modules; attending regular staff meetings; keeping abreast of departmental changes/current CSH policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements. This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay. Schedule: Varies - 8 hours shifts - 7:00am - 9:00pm Monday - Sunday

Requirements

High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
6 months compounding of IV medication
Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works
Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which the employee works as required by the state
Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care.
Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.
Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations.
Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parenteral drugs.
Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services. This may include hazardous compounding requirements where appropriate.
Ability to understand and apply standards, procedures and techniques to the work assignment.
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position
Physical/Functional Requirements - Medium

Responsibilities

preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients
performing compounding of intravenous medications
assisting in managing inventory
performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes
performing routine clerical/administrative tasks
maintaining a clean and safe environment
using appropriate aseptic technique
handling controlled substances appropriately
completing all educational modules
attending regular staff meetings
keeping abreast of departmental changes/current CSH policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements