Clinical Pharmacist Inpatient

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a pharmacist to join the Inpatient Pharmacy Team at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

This full-time role involves providing safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care across inpatient and infusion settings, with a focus on collaboration with physicians, nurses, and caregivers to support patient-centered care. The position includes rotating through centralized and decentralized areas, with exposure to sterile compounding and advanced pharmacy

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or PharmD/Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the state of practice, with ability to dispense controlled substances.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medication orders for allergy interactions, therapy duplication, and drug interactions; intervenes to optimize therapy.
• Oversees preparation and timely delivery of medications to care areas; ensures secure storage and proper workflow.

Skills

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Services

Medication Management

Pharmaceutical Care

Project Management

Quality Improvement

Problem Solving

Federal Pharmacy Laws

State Pharmacy Laws

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description:

Job Specifics:

Schedule: Full time 40 hours per week

Shift Details: Variable 8 or 10-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotations.

Location: Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details

Join our Inpatient Pharmacy Team at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care. Serving a 226-bed Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians partner with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to provide safe, effective medication therapy across inpatient, hospice, and infusion care settings.

In addition to supporting inpatient services, our team provides care for the Lutheran Collier Hospice Inpatient Unit and the Cancer Centers of Colorado Infusion Center at Denver West, offering exposure to diverse patient populations throughout the continuum of care. Pharmacists rotate through centralized and decentralized practice areas, supporting clinical and operational services including sterile compounding, interdisciplinary rounds, and advanced pharmacy technology such as Omnicell and Swisslog automation systems.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and want to make a meaningful impact on patient care, this is the place for you.

Lutheran Hospital is a 226-bed, state-of-the-art community not-for-profit hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, which opened on August 3, 2024, and is located approximately 12 miles west of Denver. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level II Trauma Center, the hospital pharmacy services include trauma and emergency medicine, two critical care units (STICU and Neuro ICU), internal medicine, cardiology, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication distribution operations.

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Job Function

This position demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of their assigned practice. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

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 si