Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Primary Care

46000 SCL Health Medical Group - Billings LLC; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Pharmacist for our Ambulatory Pharmacy team in Billings, Montana. You will partner with providers to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based medication management in the primary care setting, focusing on clinical care and longitudinal patient relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration, influence on treatment decisions, and superior pharmacy services, with day shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice in the state with ability to dispense controlled substances.
• Immunization certification if applicable to the site needs.
• Up-to-date knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medication orders for allergy interactions, duplication, and drug interactions.
• Provides evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, and cost-effective therapies and accurate dispensing.
• Supervises interns, technicians, and support staff as required.
• Delivers medication-related clinical consultations to health professionals.
• Participates in meetings and supports department and system directives.
• Identifies safety hazards and opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Services

Medication Management

Pharmaceutical Care

Project Management

Quality Improvement

Problem Solving

Federal Pharmacy Laws

State Pharmacy Laws

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Shift: Day shift with expected work hours based on clinic hours and patient care needs. Location: Broadwater and Heights Clinics, Billings, Montana. Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details

Join our Intermountain Health Ambulatory Pharmacy Team and step into a role that truly sets you apart. As an integrated member of the care team, you’ll partner directly with providers to deliver proactive, patient-centered, evidence-based medication management in the primary care setting. This opportunity offers a unique focus on clinical care and longitudinal patient relationships, allowing you to build meaningful connections while driving measurable outcomes across the continuum of care. Ideal for a pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys influencing treatment decisions, and is passionate about elevating patient care through clinical expertise.

Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital has been serving Montana families since 1898, building a proud tradition of compassionate, high-quality care. Today, as part of Intermountain, we continue that legacy with the resources and innovation of one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems. With 286 licensed beds and designation as a Level I Trauma Center, St. Vincent is the largest healthcare provider in the region, offering advanced emergency care and comprehensive specialty services.

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Essential Functions

• Reviews patients' medication order for allergy interactions, duplication of therapy, appropriateness of drug therapy, and drug- drug interaction.
• Makes appropriate evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective therapies and accurately dispenses medications.
• Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered timely to care areas and are stored both securely and appropriate for both stability and effective workflow.
• Provides counseling to patients and promotes quality medication education and adherence.
• Ensures patient is well informed, treated with respect, and receives the highest level of professional service.
• Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete.
• Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Supervises and directs activities of interns, technicians, and support personnel as required.
• Provides medication related clinical consultation and clarification to other health professionals.
• Takes the initiative to solve problems including, but not limited to, equipment, maintenance, drug availability, staffing issues, and extraordinary patient care concerns.
• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
• Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions.
• Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service.
• Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives.

Skills

• Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Services
• Medication Management
• Pharmaceutical Care
• Project Management
• Quality Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Federal Pharmacy Laws
• State Pharmacy Laws

Qualifications

• Minimum Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified).
• License to practice pharmacy in the state of practice and dispense controlled substances.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy in the state of practice.
• Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.
• Immunization certification if applicable to practice site needs.

Preferred

• Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system.
• Board Certification.
• Health System Residency.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy.
• This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

Location: Billings Downtown Clinic Work City: Billings Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $62.89 - $92.44

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.