Clinical Pharmacist: Expert Medication Counseling & Oversight

St Francis Hospital; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, including St. Francis Hospital, seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to interpret orders, compound and dispense medications, and ensure safe pharmaceutical care in a high-volume hospital setting in Colorado Springs.

You will counsel patients, consult with healthcare teams, supervise technicians, and maintain precise dispensing records while participating in emergencies to ensure appropriate drug use and supply.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required (B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD).
• Active State Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify prescriptions and orders for safe patient care in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor drug interactions and dosing issues to prevent adverse reactions.
• Provide counseling to patients and healthcare teams about medications and usage.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and staff workflow to ensure timely dispensing.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records for legend and controlled drugs as required by law.
• Participate in Code Blue and other emergencies to ensure adequate drug supply.

Skills

Medication safety

Drug interactions

Patient counseling

Supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree

ACLS

Job description

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, including St. Francis Hospital, seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to interpret orders, compound and dispense medications, and ensure safe pharmaceutical care in a high-volume hospital setting in Colorado Springs.

You will counsel patients, consult with healthcare teams, supervise technicians, and maintain precise dispensing records while participating in emergencies to ensure appropriate drug use and supply.