Pharmacist Inpatient Critical Care

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flex/PRN Clinical Pharmacist coordinates and provides comprehensive medication management and pharmaceutical care for adult critical care and emergency medicine patients. The role uses evidence-based protocols and best practices to promote medication safety, partners with multidisciplinary teams to achieve care outcomes, and supports patient-centered, evidence-based practice in a fast-paced clinical environment. The pharmacist may precept and mentor people new to healthcare or UCHealth and proactively contribute to solutions that support safety and quality at the point of care. The position is onsite at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, and is PRN. Pharmacists are expected to work at least 12 hours per month or 72 hours over six months, and one full shift every 90 days to maintain access to clinical platforms. Shifts may be scheduled seven days a week and may include days, evenings, overnights, and weekends. The pharmacist participates in the ICU weekend and holiday rotation. The role ensures medications are prescribed, accurately dispensed, and administered according to best practices; provides medication information and counseling to patients and caregivers; maintains current knowledge of formularies, drug therapies, protocols, and medical research; and communicates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal outcomes. The posted pay range is $59.80–$83.72 per hour, dependent on relevant 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.
Ability to meet the PRN work expectations, including at least 12 hours per month or 72 hours over six months and one full shift every 90 days.
Availability for shifts that may include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a PGY2 critical care residency or PGY2 emergency medicine residency.
Experience in Burn, Cardiothoracic ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical ICU, Neuro/Neurosurgical ICU, or Surgical/Trauma ICU.
Experience in emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide comprehensive medication management and pharmaceutical care for adult critical care and emergency medicine patients.
Use evidence-based protocols and best practices to promote safety at the point of care.
Partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve care outcomes.
Ensure medications are prescribed, accurately dispensed, and administered according to best practices.
Provide drug information and counseling to patients and caregivers on medication use, dosage, potential side effects, and administration instructions.
Stay current with medication formularies, new drug therapies, treatment protocols, and emerging medical research through professional development and clinical education.
Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate collaborative care and optimal outcomes.
Proactively contribute to solutions that support safety and quality at the point of care.
Precept and mentor people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Work at least 12 hours per month or 72 hours over six months, and one full shift every 90 days to maintain access to clinical platforms.
Participate in the ICU weekend and holiday rotation.

Benefits

Performance bonus through UCHealth's 3-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews and pay adjustments as needed to stay market competitive.
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 (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up 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 when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid 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 courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.