Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist

Presbyterian System Services • Paradise, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist to evaluate medication orders, prepare and dispense medications, and guide patients and healthcare providers on the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of specialty medications. The position is based at 4580 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and follows a Monday–Friday weekday schedule. It is a full-time, 1.00 FTE, non-exempt role.

The pharmacist supports patient care by reviewing medication orders and patient profiles, addressing drug therapy problems, researching and applying medication information, and communicating recommendations to the care team. The role also includes providing clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program, maintaining medication inventory and storage, following department policies and safety standards, and overseeing and training technicians, interns, students, pharmacists, and residents as appropriate.

The minimum compensation offer is $52.25 and the maximum offer is $91.68. Presbyterian highlights educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, as well as staff safety resources, eligible shift and role differentials, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and use of the EPIC electronic charting system. Employees can also access a wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
• New Mexico Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority Certification.
• Skills necessary to evaluate medication orders appropriately, acquired through experience or self-study.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• More than one year of clinical residency experience or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders and review patient medication profiles for accuracy and appropriateness; assist in resolving drug therapy problems.
• Research, evaluate, and apply medication information to support patient care and communicate recommendations to the care team.
• Review and maintain departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Package, label, and dispense medications according to established policies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and proper storage of medications and supplies.
• Stay current through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, and training.
• Oversee technicians, interns, and students; assist in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
• Advise healthcare providers on optimal, cost-effective medication use and document clinical activities as appropriate.
• Provide clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level