Pharmacist Clinical Transitions Care

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and paid family leave

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy Transitions of Care in Aurora, CO. The role focuses on optimizing medication therapy and safe transitions from hospital to community, with primary work at 2450 S. Peoria Street and occasional on-site at Anschutz Medical Campus.

It is a full-time, onsite position with 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks), typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. The TOC Pharmacist reviews admission medication histories, resolves barriers, and conducts discharge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• State licensure as a Pharmacist required.
• Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and evaluate medication regimens to identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems.
• Identify and address medication access, affordability, adherence, and other barriers during transitions from hospital to community.
• Perform discharge medication reconciliation to resolve discrepancies and promote safe medication use following discharge.
• Collaborate with providers and care team to develop, implement, and evaluate medication management plans.
• Review medication histories and provide oversight, guidance, and feedback.
• Communicate with patients and care team to resolve medication-related concerns.
• Provide medication education and counseling to patients when appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to transitions of care.

Skills

Medication review

Patient counseling

Clinical collaboration

Education

Pharmacy license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy Transitions of Care

Location:The primary work location is 2450 S. Peoria Street, Aurora, CO. Most communication with providers and patients is conducted by phone or secure messaging within the electronic health record.Occasional on-site work may be required at the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

Department:Pharmacy Inpatient

Work Schedule:Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks), primarily Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. The position may include holiday and/or weekend coverage in the future.

Shift:Days

Pay:$59.80 - $83.72 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

The Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacist works collaboratively with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and promote safe, effective transitions between the hospital and community.

Primary responsibilities include reviewing medication histories completed by pharmacy technicians at admission and proactively identifying and resolving medication-related barriers prior to discharge. These may include medication cost or access, formulary exclusions, adherence concerns, and appropriateness of therapy. The pharmacist also reviews discharge medication reconciliation, resolves discrepancies in collaboration with providers, and may provide medication counseling to patients at discharge.

This role requires the ability and willingness to develop and apply both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy skills to support patients throughout their transition of care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• State licensure as a Pharmacist and any relevant life support certification and/or relevant licensure/certification as determined at position level.

Preferred:

• Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency
• Board certification in pharmacotherapy or ambulatory care
• Outpatient pharmacy experience; relevant pharmacy internships or prior pharmacy technician experience may also be considered

Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret, and evaluate medication regimens to identify, prevent, and resolve actual or potential medication-related problems.
• Identify and address medication access, affordability, adherence, and other barriers during transitions from hospital to community.
• Perform and/or coordinate discharge medication reconciliation to resolve discrepancies and promote safe medication use following discharge.
• Collaborate with providers and other members of the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate medication management plans.
• Review medication histories completed by pharmacy technicians and provide oversight, guidance, and feedback.
• Communicate with patients, providers, pharmacies, and other members of the care team to resolve medication-related concerns.
• Provide medication education and counseling to patients when appropriate.
• Participate in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives related to transitions of care.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus:UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase:The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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