Clinical Pharmacist Outpatient PRN

Job Description:

Schedule: PRN (Hours as needed) with availability Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Shifts: Variable shifts, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM,

Location: St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado

Benefits Eligible: No

Top candidates will have experience in Retail Pharmacy.

Become part of Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital as we launch a new outpatient pharmacy in Grand Junction, Colorado. This is a unique opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist who wants more than just a role…someone who wants to help build something meaningful.

As an Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a key role in supporting the Pharmacy Manager in daily operations while helping shape workflows, processes, and patient care standards for a growing program. You’ll partner closely with the Pharmacy Manager, pharmacists, and technicians to shape how care is delivered, ensuring every patient experience is safe, seamless, and truly centered around their needs.

We are seeking a motivated, self-starting pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative environment, is adaptable to change, and is excited to contribute to a new and evolving pharmacy service.

Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City, is committed to putting people first. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years and founded in 1896 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, St. Mary’s has a rich history of serving the many needs of its community, from advanced medical care to charitable giving.

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 have to offer.

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Job Function

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.

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.

• 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

Skills

• Pharmacy

• Pharmacy Services

• Medication Management

• Pharmaceutical Care

• Project Management

• Quality Improvement

• Problem Solving

• Federal Pharmacy Laws

• State Pharmacy Laws

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

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 Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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

$62.89 - $92.44

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.

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