Pharmacist Clinical

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for accurately interpreting provider orders and prescriptions, then compounding and dispensing medications within strict regulatory and professional standards. You will ensure the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical care.

Every day, you will consult with patients and other healthcare professionals regarding medication use and potential drug interactions, providing essential drug information as needed. You will also provide oversight and supervision to pharmacy technicians and supporting staff, effectively directing workflow and ensuring the timely completion of duties, contributing to overall pharmacy efficiency.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in your area of practice. Your ability to accurately dispense medications, provide thorough patient counseling, offer valuable drug information, and effectively supervise staff will be critical in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services.

• Interprets prescription and medication orders completely and accurately and completes the necessary steps for clarification and validation for safe and effective patient care in compliance with state/federal rules and regulations.
• Monitors drug utilization information and detects potential drug interactions, overlaps, over and under dosing and other unique situations.
• Demonstrates professional judgment in advising and counseling patients and healthcare team.
• Participates in Code Blue and other emergency situations to ensure adequate drug supply and appropriate drug use.
• Oversight and supervision of pharmacy technicians and other supporting staff including directing work flow and assurance of completion of duties.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and files, as prescribed by law, of all dispensing transactions of legend and controlled drugs, including wholesale transactions.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• BLS-CPR
  
• Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works: PHARM:KS
  
• Must possess strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services; knowledgeable and skilled in current practice concepts of pharmacy practice settings; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; strong project management skills; good strategic planning skills; strong change management skills; must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect

Preferred

• ACLS

Where You'll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.