Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist

Presbyterian System Services; Paradise (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Safety badge wearable

Shift differentials for night/weekend

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist to evaluate medication orders, prepare and dispense medications, and guide patients and providers on safe, effective specialty therapies.

This role emphasizes clinical problem-solving, staying current with literature, and collaborating with the care team; you’ll support patient management programs and train staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy required.
• New Mexico Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority Certification required.
• More than one year of clinical residency experience or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Skills to evaluate medication orders through experience or self-study.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders and review patient medication profiles for accuracy and appropriateness; assist in resolving drug therapy problems.
• Research, evaluate, and apply medication information to support patient care and communicate recommendations to the care team.
• Review and maintain departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Package, label, and dispense medications according to established policies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and proper storage of medications and supplies.
• Stay current through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, and training.
• Oversee technicians, interns, and students; assist in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
• Advise healthcare providers on optimal, cost-effective medication use and document clinical activities as appropriate.
• Provide clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Medication order review

Patient counseling

Team training supervision

Policy review & QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred

New Mexico Board of Pharmacy license

New Mexico Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority Certification

Clinical residency / equivalent experience

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Location Address:

4580 Paradise Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114-4105

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $52.25
Maximum Offer $91.68

Summary:

Presbyterian is looking for a Specialty Pharmacist to join our team! In this role, you'll evaluate medication orders, prepare and dispense medications, and guide patients and healthcare providers on the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of specialty medications.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Verify medication orders and review patient medication profiles for accuracy and appropriateness; assist in resolving drug therapy problems.
• Research, evaluate, and apply medication information to support patient care and communicate recommendations to the care team.
• Review and maintain departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Package, label, and dispense medications according to established policies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and proper storage of medications and supplies.
• Stay current through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, and training.
• Oversee technicians, interns, and students; assist in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
• Advise healthcare providers on optimal, cost-effective medication use and document clinical activities as appropriate.
• Provide clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy required.
• New Mexico Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority Certification required.
• More than one year of clinical residency experience or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Skills necessary to evaluate medication orders appropriately, acquired through experience or self-study.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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