Clinical Pharmacist Specialty Pharmacy
Job Description
Job Specifics
Schedule: Full time 40 hours
Shift: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with no weekends or major holidays.
Location: Supply chain center, Midvale, UT ; on site during training, then partially remote after training.
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details
Top candidates bring strong retail pharmacy and specialty pharmacy.
Become a part of our Intermountain Specialty Pharmacy team. Our mission at Intermountain Specialty Pharmacy is to support the health, well-being, and quality of life for both patients and caregivers. We provide tailored assistance, outstanding customer service, and guidance from our experienced staff, all designed to address the specific needs of the Intermountain Health community.
Pharmacists play a critical role in managing high-cost, specialty-tier medications, delivering in-depth patient counseling, education on injectable therapies, and ongoing monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes.
We are seeking pharmacists who thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a preference for those who bring experience from high-volume settings such as retail pharmacy. Your next opportunity starts here at Intermountain Health.
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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.
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
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.
