Job Description:

This position is a dedicated Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist supporting our primary care teams, based in a new clinic on McKay Dee Hospital campus in Ogden, Utah. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice at the top of a pharmacist license, with a broad scope of practice in a collaborative healthcare environment. This position will be the inaugural pharmacist in a new hospital based ambulatory medication management clinic where they will work with patients in-person and virtually.



This position will work McKay Dee Hospital Outpatient Clinic. The hours will be Monday-Friday, 8-hr shifts, no weekends or holidays. On site at McKay Dee Hospital Medication Management Clinic in Ogden, UT. Options for working remotely 1-2 days per week or alternative schedules (such as 9 or 10 hour shifts) may be considered on case-by-case basis.

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 feedbackSupports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service.Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives.

Skills

PharmacyPharmacy ServicesMedication ManagementPharmaceutical CareProject ManagementQuality ImprovementProblem SolvingFederal Pharmacy LawsState Pharmacy Laws

Minimum Qualifications

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 substancesCurrent 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 Qualifications

PGY1 and PGY2 training in ambulatory care5 years of experience in a clinical pharmacist rolePrevious experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery systemBoard CertificationHealth System Residency

Physical Requirements:

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:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$59.86 - $87.98

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.

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