Staff Pharmacist

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

6d•$135,675 - $179,430

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist processes prescriptions, oversees and directs pharmacy technician workflow, provides pharmacological information to multidisciplinary health care teams and patients, and identifies and resolves day-to-day operational issues. The role supports prescription processing and preparation, patient counseling, research activities, and compliant pharmacy operations, including requirements of the 340B program. It also assists the Director of Pharmacy with department initiatives and provides after-hours services to hospital personnel as requested. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a Colorado Pharmacist License. CPR/BLS is required; one year of pharmacy experience is preferred. Supervisory or managerial responsibility is not assigned. Minimal local travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
Colorado Pharmacist License.
CPR/BLS certification.
One year of pharmacy experience preferred.
Ability to meet applicable continuing education, training, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, clarify, and enter prescriber orders and prescriptions.
Prepare medications using accurate calculations and proper procedures.
Train, organize, and direct pharmacy technician workflow to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
Verify the accuracy of prescription order entry, preparation, and labeling.
Respond respectfully and promptly to customers’ needs, requests, and concerns.
Use available information to understand patients’ medication histories and make recommendations to prescribers when appropriate.
Answer pharmacological questions from health care professionals and counsel customers on drug therapies.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Collaborate with research staff on investigational drug research; maintain accurate records and dispense and label medications according to research protocols.
Complete competencies and assigned training by their deadlines, and complete continuing professional education as required by governing rules and regulations.
Provide after-hours services to hospital personnel as requested.
Assist the Director of Pharmacy with department initiatives.
Maintain knowledge of 340B program requirements and support compliant daily operations, including accurate patient eligibility determinations and prevention of diversion and duplicate discounts under HRSA regulations and organizational policies.
Check Pyxis machine accuracy and expiration dates, and stock machines as needed.
Process customer checkouts at the register efficiently and accurately.
Inventory, stock, and order pharmacy supplies as needed.
Be available to work as scheduled and arrive on time; follow supervision and work cooperatively with others.
Comply with departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, annual NetLearning deadlines, safety procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Promote a workplace culture of mutual respect, fairness, and equal opportunity.

Benefits

Multiple Cigna medical plans; Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts available with some plans.
Paid time off for vacation and sick days, plus six paid holidays.
Dental and vision plans, with coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness incentives of up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance through a Childcare Flexible Spending Account with an annual employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance plans, with optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary coverage options including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plan.
Discounts on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.