Outpatient Pharmacist — Help Build a New Pharmacy Program

Intermountain Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an outpatient clinical pharmacist to support the launch of a new ambulatory pharmacy at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.

The role partners with the Pharmacy Manager and a team of pharmacists and technicians to shape workflows, patient care standards, and daily operations. The position emphasizes safe, seamless patient care, collaboration, adaptability to change, and active participation in building a growing program within a large health

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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

Intermountain Health is seeking an outpatient clinical pharmacist to support the launch of a new ambulatory pharmacy at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.

The role partners with the Pharmacy Manager and a team of pharmacists and technicians to shape workflows, patient care standards, and daily operations. The position emphasizes safe, seamless patient care, collaboration, adaptability to change, and active participation in building a growing program within a large health