Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Paradise, CA

1d • $52 - $92 • 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 role is based at 4580 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a full-time, 1.00 FTE, non-exempt position with a weekday schedule, Monday through Friday.

The pharmacist verifies medication orders and patient medication profiles, researches and applies medication information to support patient care, and communicates recommendations to the care team. The role also supports departmental quality and safety practices, maintains medication inventory, oversees and trains technicians, interns, and students, advises providers on medication use, and provides clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program.

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 that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call 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.
• Wellness program with 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