Inpatient Pharmacist-Full Time- Boise

St. Luke's Health System•Boise, ID

11h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a full-time inpatient pharmacist for its Boise, Idaho medical center. The pharmacist provides high-quality pharmaceutical care and helps ensure medication therapy is safe, effective, and evidence-based. The role supports inpatient pharmacy operations during evening hours and works closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals. The pharmacist reviews medication therapy and orders, provides clinical consultation and education, prepares and dispenses medications, maintains medication-related records, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards. The role also supervises and mentors pharmacy staff and learners and may support training, quality improvement, and patient safety activities. The position requires a degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy, an active Idaho pharmacist license, and current BLS certification from an accepted provider. No prior experience is required; new graduates are welcome.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy (PharmD or equivalent).
Valid pharmacist license in the state of Idaho.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
0 years of experience required; new graduates are welcome.

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently during evening hours.
Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.
Comfort supervising and supporting pharmacy staff and learners.

Responsibilities

Review prescribed medication therapy for appropriateness, including dosing, route, interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
Perform and document clinical pharmacy services, findings, interventions, and recommendations according to medical center standards.
Provide medication information, education, and consultation to patients and healthcare staff.
Administer medications and vaccinations when appropriate and within scope of practice.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational medication-use regulations.
Interpret prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
Compound, prepare, and dispense medications according to established policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Maintain accurate records for medication therapy, prescriptions, patient charges, inventory, and medical documentation.
Ensure proper storage, handling, and accountability of medications, including controlled substances.
Supervise, direct, and authorize the work of pharmacy technicians, externs, interns, and support staff.
Mentor technicians, students, residents, and new pharmacy practitioners, and may assist with staff and learner training and development.
Promote safety, professionalism, and teamwork within the pharmacy department.
Participate in assigned quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities.
Perform other duties consistent with the role as assigned by pharmacy leadership.