Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here
Relocation and Housing assistance available.
About the opportunity:
Interprets, prepares, profiles and dispenses medications on the order of physicians. Conducts all aspects of retail pharmacy operations according to all state and federal pharmacy laws as well as with the vision, mission and values of Vail Health.
What you will do:
• Interprets physician prescription orders for medications and evaluates for dosage, route, frequency, interaction and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based upon physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial and safety appropriate to the age of the patient. Counsels the patient about the medication prescribed with the appropriate medication information.
• Helps to manage prescription inventory by ordering and maintaining appropriate par levels. Reconciles order invoices to the computer inventory.
• Supervises and coordinates the pharmacy technician's activities and duties.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to the prescription of the LIP guaranteeing safety and accuracy.
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively, identifying clinical and interdepartmental areas for improvement by the involved departments.
• Supervises all aspects of the compounding of specialty meds.
What you will need:
Experience:
• Experience in the healthcare industry is required.
• Previous experience with a changing work load, schedule, and priorities is preferred.
License(s) and Certification(s):
• State of Colorado Pharmacist license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate or Adult Immunization Training Program for Pharmacists Certificate preferred.
Education:
Benefits at Vail Health Include:
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay: $58.51—$80.73 USD
Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports.
Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Vail, Avon and Eagle, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty health center in Dillon. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center.
