Clinical Pharmacist | Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy

Logan Health; Kalispell (MT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Discounted fitness memberships

Job summary

Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, MT is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacist to join the dedicated pharmacy team. The role covers medication order verification, patient-specific pharmacotherapy, and collaboration with clinicians in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires a PharmD or equivalent, MT license, and certifications such as RQI/BLS and ACLS. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential to support patient care and departmental goals.

Qualifications

• PharmD from a College of Pharmacy accredited by the AACP, or equivalent clinical experience.
• Current Montana State Board of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist License required.
• Accurate data entry skills, analytical and advanced math skills required.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care.
• First Responder for assignment in multiple pharmacist roles.
• ACLS required for all other assigned area(s).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and verifies orders for therapeutic appropriateness and dosing.
• Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information.
• Performs daily review of pharmacy reports and pharmacokinetic monitoring.
• Documents clinical interventions in the EMR.
• Implements formulary decisions and policy.
• Precepts pharmacy students on rotations.
• Coordinates medication ordering and administration systems for oncology patients.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians as applicable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Data entry accuracy

Critical thinking

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - ACPE accredited or equivalent clinical experience

Montana Pharmacist License

Tools

RQI Provider (BLS)

ACLS

Job description

Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist Opportunity in the Flathead Valley!

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health Medical Center is searching for a Pharmacist to join their inpatient team! Located in beautiful Kalispell, MT, Logan Health Medical Center is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and pristine lakes. The Flathead Valley offers an outdoor lifestyle that is unparalleled. Whether you love skiing, hiking, or exploring Glacier National Park, this is your opportunity to live where others vacation while making a meaningful impact in patient care.

Why Consider Logan Health?

Collaborative Culture: Join an engaged pharmacy team where pharmacists and technicians work seamlessly together, share expertise, and support each other every step of the way.

Competitive Compensation

Earn pay that reflects your experience and dedication with our newly updated pay scale designed to recognize and reward your skills.

Outstanding Benefits

• Enjoy Logan Health's generous 401(k) match,
• Affordable medical coverage,
• Discounted fitness memberships that help you stay healthy and balanced.

Mission-Driven Impact

Be part of an organization deeply committed to delivering quality, compassionate, person-centered care to the communities we serve. Be part of a team where you are empowered to do your best work and supported every step of the way!

Qualifications

• PharmD from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience required.
• Current Montana State Board of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist License required.
• Accurate data entry skills, analytical and advanced math skills required.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
• First Responder required for assignment: Clinic, Retail, Behavioral Health, IS and Administration Pharmacists.
• ACLS required for all other assigned area(s).
• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times.
• Must work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times.
• Must work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties

• Evaluates and verifies orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration, and therapeutic redundancy.
• Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the appropriate stakeholders as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Performs daily review of pharmacy reports including pharmacokinetic monitoring as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Documents clinical interventions appropriately in electronic medical record.
• Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
• Reviews and updates Collaborative Practice Agreements per department protocol for assigned area(s).
• Supports and precepts pharmacy students on practice rotations as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Assesses and evaluates the medical and drug literature.
• Compares and contrasts therapeutic regimens and uses for new or existing drug treatments.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care for patients through Collaborative Practice Agreements as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Develops and participates in operational and clinical projects as determined by departmental needs and ongoing projects as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Performs direct patient care rounding, order verification, discharge counseling, and education of other healthcare professionals as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Supervises the pharmacy technicians as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students on rotations as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Maintains pharmacy knowledge through continuing education and applies new principles to current practice as needed.
• Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to job duties and HIPPA.
• Coordinates medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and administration systems for the oncology patient populations as applicable to assigned area(s).

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Shift

Variable - 10 Hours (United States of America) Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 10-hour variable shifts. This schedule will be a rotation of day and evening shifts, with every other weekend rotation as well. Vacation coverage of night shifts may be required as needed. Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values

Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Our Core Values Be Kind - We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together - Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted - We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence - We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.