Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist

Intermountain Health

4d•$63 - $92•Onsite

About The Position

This position applies pharmacy knowledge and skills to provide appropriate, safe, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of assigned practice. The pharmacist cares for patients and develops effective, professional relationships with the multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time coverage position with shifts assigned on a rolling monthly basis, including day, evening, and weekend shifts. The position covers two holidays per year.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution; education will be verified.
License to practice pharmacy in the state of practice and dispense controlled substances.
Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes governing pharmacy practice in the state of practice.
Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.
Immunization certification if applicable to practice site needs.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience.
Residency training.

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for allergies, duplicate therapy, appropriateness, and drug interactions; make evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use.
Ensure therapies are safe, appropriate, and cost-effective, and dispense medications accurately.
Oversee or participate in the timely preparation and delivery of medications to care areas, ensuring secure and appropriate storage for stability and workflow.
Counsel patients and promote medication education and adherence, providing respectful, high-quality professional service.
Complete regulatory and compliance training and maintain clear, complete documentation; 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 issues involving equipment, maintenance, medication availability, staffing, and exceptional patient care concerns.
Identify process improvements to streamline or revise workflows and improve patient satisfaction.
Identify potential safety hazards affecting patients or staff and take appropriate action.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute ideas or feedback.
Support clinic, hospital, and system directives related to clinical care, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service.
Support local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives.