Job Description

Clinical Pharmacist $10,000 Sign on Bonus at Intermountain Health summary:

A Clinical Pharmacist delivers safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care within a healthcare setting, ensuring optimal medication management for patients. This role involves interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, patient counseling, and supervision of pharmacy staff. The position emphasizes professional growth through training, education, and career advancement opportunities while supporting hospital pharmacy operations and patient safety initiatives.

Job Description:

This position demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of their assigned practice. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Position: Clinical Pharmacist
Location: St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado
Schedule: 10-hour shifts, every third weekend, and every fourth week of evenings

Sign on Bonus: $10,000.00

Relocation: Relocation assistance is currently available for this position

Why Join Us:

• Team Support: Work with a dedicated team of 55 Pharmacy caregivers, equally split between Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Innovative Technology : Utilize cutting-edge equipment, including automated inventory systems, USP 797 and 800 compliant clean rooms, DoseEdge IV/PO workflow solutions, Omnicell, and Alaris pumps.
• Collaborative Environment: Engage in interdisciplinary committees and activities that foster teamwork and connection.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a schedule that allows you to explore the beauty of Western Colorado.

Professional Growth:

• Training : Receive a minimum of 8 weeks of onsite training upon hire.
• Continuing Education: Access free continuing education credits throughout the year.
• Development Opportunities: Participate in local and enterprise-wide committees, online courses, and mentorship programs.
• Career Advancement : Benefit from career planning and advancement opportunities.

Life in Grand Junction:
Grand Junction offers over 300 days of sunshine per year and a perfect blend of Western charm, adventure, and natural beauty. Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and rafting, as well as cultural experiences such as art walks, live performances, and local festivals. Explore nearby natural wonders and Colorado’s wine country. Check out the video from Visit Grand Junction to see all the exciting activities that Grand Junction and western Colorado has to offer by clicking here .

Qualifications

• Minimum
  • Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science 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

• Preferred
  • Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system
  • Board Certification
  • Health System Residency

Essential Functions

• 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. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective therapies and accurately dispenses medications.
• 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.
• Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete. Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• 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
• Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service.
• Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives.

Skills

• Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Services
• Medication Management
• Pharmaceutical Care
• Project Management
• Quality Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Federal Pharmacy Laws
• State Pharmacy Laws

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

$61.36 - $90.18

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Keywords:

clinical pharmacy, medication management, patient counseling, pharmaceutical care, drug safety, regulatory compliance, healthcare teamwork, pharmacy operations, clinical consultation, hospital pharmacy

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Relocation, Relocation package, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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