Job Description

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request.
2. Maintains medication stock in patient care areas.
3. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to policies, procedures and protocols.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Interprets medication orders; accurately transcribes to, and maintains computerized patient medication profiles.

2. Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including IV admixture

preparations, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.

3. Complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Issues controlled substances to patient care area and maintains records as required by law.

4. Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.

5. Performs pharmokinetic drug dosing per hospital protocol.

6. Reviews/interprets C&S data for antibiotic appropriateness, recommending changes as needed.

7. Accurately reads, extracts, and interprets patient chart information.

8. Accurately detects and reports adverse drug reactions.

9. Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.

10. Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.

11. Provides drug information to patients and families as needed.

12. Accurately documents all clinical activities and interventions

13. Participates in the quality improvement and medication review activities of the department. 14. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.

15. Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education and training programs to the pharmacy, nursing, medical and other staffs, as needed.

16. Member of Code Response Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the state of Colorado
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)

Experience:

• Health system experience required
• 3-5 years management experience preferred

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 401(a)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new babies born.

Skills and Certifications
Does candidate have a current Colorado pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain?
Does candidate have 2-5 years pharmacist experience IN A HOSPITAL SETTING?
Does candidate have experience with CODE BLUE response?
Does candidate have experience with medication reconciliation and drug therapy management?
Is candidate willing to work night shift if required?

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $123,000 to $184,500

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Overtime Eligible - Yes

Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes
Candidate Details
2+ to 5 years experience

Seniority Level - Associate

Minimum Education - Master's Degree