Part-Time Meds2Beds Pharmacist

St. Luke's Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

Employee counseling

Wellness tools

Career development

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho, is hiring a Part-Time Pharmacist for Meds-to-Beds / Transitions of Care.

The role emphasizes bedside medication delivery, discharge reconciliation, patient education, and coordination with outpatient pharmacy services to reduce readmissions and improve adherence. The pharmacist collaborates with inpatient teams, case management, nursing, and outpatient staff to ensure timely discharge medications and clear therapy plans.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• 0 years of experience required; transitions of care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe medication transitions from hospital to home.
• Coordinate bedside delivery of discharge meds and reconciliation.
• Provide patient counseling on medications and adherence.
• Collaborate with inpatient teams, case management, nursing, and outpatient pharmacy.

Skills

Medication reconciliation

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

PharmD or B.Pharm

Job description

Position Type

Part-Time

Job ID

159838

City

State

ID

Category

Pharmacy

Description & Requirements

Pharmacist – Meds to Beds / Transitions of Care (Part-Time)

Location
St. Luke’s Health System – Boise Medical Center
Boise, Idaho

Employment Type
Part-Time (1.0 FTE)

Job Summary

The Meds-to-Beds / Transitions of Care Pharmacist at St. Luke’s Health System – Boise is responsible for facilitating safe, efficient, and patient-centered medication transitions from hospital to home. This role focuses on bedside medication delivery, discharge medication reconciliation, patient education, and coordination with outpatient pharmacy services to reduce readmissions and improve medication adherence.

The pharmacist collaborates closely with inpatient care teams, case management, nursing, and outpatient pharmacy staff to ensure patients receive their medications prior to discharge and understand their therapy plan.

Key Responsibilities

Transitions of Care & Patient-Centered Services

• Perform comprehensive medication reconciliation at discharge, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate bedside delivery of discharge medications (“Meds to Beds”) in collaboration with outpatient pharmacy services.
• Provide patient counseling and education on new and existing medications, including dosing, administration, side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Assess barriers to medication access (e.g., cost, insurance, transportation) and coordinate solutions.
• Ensure timely access to medications prior to discharge to prevent therapy gaps.
• Facilitate prior authorizations, medication access programs, and insurance coordination as needed.

Clinical and Patient Care

• Review and verify discharge medication regimens for appropriateness, including dosing, interactions, contraindications, and duplications.
• Provide recommendations to optimize therapy and ensure alignment with evidence-based guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and case managers to resolve medication-related issues prior to discharge.
• Support high-risk patient populations (e.g., anticoagulation, heart failure, oncology, complex polypharmacy).
• Document interventions, education, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.

Medication Preparation and Distribution

• Coordinate with outpatient pharmacy teams to ensure accurate and timely dispensing of discharge medications.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including controlled substance handling.
• Verify prescriptions and facilitate efficient workflow between inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations.

Supervision and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with pharmacy technicians and outpatient pharmacy staff to ensure efficient Meds-to-Beds workflow.
• Provide guidance and oversight to support staff involved in medication delivery and coordination.
• Serve as a resource for nursing and care teams regarding discharge medication processes.

Operational and Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate documentation related to medication reconciliation, patient counseling, and interventions.
• Support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, state board of pharmacy).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing readmissions and improving medication adherence.
• Assist with program development and optimization of transitions of care services.

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college or university of pharmacy.

Experience

• 0 years of experience required.
• Experience in transitions of care, ambulatory care, or outpatient pharmacy preferred but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Pharmacist License in the state of Idaho (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification through one of the following:
  • American Safety and Health Institute
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of medication reconciliation, discharge planning, and transitions of care best practices.
• Understanding of outpatient pharmacy workflows, insurance processes, and medication access barriers.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (e.g., Epic) and pharmacy systems.

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.