Clinical Pharmacist

St Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist responsible for interpreting orders, compounding and dispensing medications, and ensuring safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to optimize therapy and patient outcomes. You will consult with patients and healthcare professionals about drug use and interactions, provide drug information, supervise technicians, and help direct workflow to ensure regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• BLS-CPR certification.
• Active State Pharmacist License in good standing: PHARM:KS.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy services, regulations, guidelines and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescription orders completely and accurately, clarifying for safe patient care.
• Monitor drug utilization and detect interactions and dosing issues.
• Provide professional counseling to patients and the healthcare team.
• Participate in Code Blue and other emergencies to ensure adequate drug supply and appropriate use.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and supporting staff, directing workflow and ensuring duty completion.
• Maintain accurate records of dispensing transactions for legend and controlled drugs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for accurately interpreting provider orders and prescriptions, then compounding and dispensing medications within strict regulatory and professional standards. You will ensure the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical care.
Every day, you will consult with patients and other healthcare professionals regarding medication use and potential drug interactions, providing essential drug information as needed. You will also provide oversight and supervision to pharmacy technicians and supporting staff, effectively directing workflow and ensuring the timely completion of duties, contributing to overall pharmacy efficiency.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in your area of practice. Your ability to accurately dispense medications, provide thorough patient counseling, offer valuable drug information, and effectively supervise staff will be critical in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services.

• Interprets prescription and medication orders completely and accurately and completes the necessary steps for clarification and validation for safe and effective patient care in compliance with state/federal rules and regulations.
• Monitors drug utilization information and detects potential drug interactions, overlaps, over and under dosing and other unique situations.
• Demonstrates professional judgment in advising and counseling patients and healthcare team.
• Participates in Code Blue and other emergency situations to ensure adequate drug supply and appropriate drug use.
• Oversight and supervision of pharmacy technicians and other supporting staff including directing work flow and assurance of completion of duties.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and files, as prescribed by law, of all dispensing transactions of legend and controlled drugs, including wholesale transactions.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• BLS-CPR
• Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works: PHARM:KS
• Must possess strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services; knowledgeable and skilled in current practice concepts of pharmacy practice settings; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; strong project management skills; good strategic planning skills; strong change management skills; must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect

Preferred

• ACL S

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation.