Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist

Intermountain Health

2d•$63 - $92•Onsite

About The Position

This position applies pharmacy knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the assigned practice, while caring for patients and building professional relationships across the multidisciplinary team. The Clinical Pharmacist works with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to guide medication therapy, optimize treatment, enhance medication safety, improve patient outcomes, and support high-quality, cost-effective care. The role is based at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has a mix of day and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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 regarding 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 hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Review patients’ medication orders for allergies, interactions, duplication of therapy, and appropriateness of drug therapy; make evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use.
Ensure therapies are safe, appropriate, and cost-effective, and dispense medications accurately.
Oversee or participate in preparing and delivering medications to care areas in a timely manner, and ensure medications are stored securely and appropriately for stability and workflow.
Counsel patients and promote medication education and adherence, ensuring patients are informed, treated respectfully, and receive professional service.
Complete regulatory and compliance training and maintain clear and complete documentation of regulatory requirements.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, pharmacy 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 opportunities to improve or streamline processes and patient satisfaction; identify potential safety hazards and take appropriate action.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute ideas and 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.