Intermountain Health·San Jose, California
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing medication orders for safety and appropriateness while delivering cost-effective pharmaceutical care. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medication use and supervise pharmacy technicians and interns.
Schedule: Part time
Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, Lafayette, Colorado
Top candidates will have experience in emergency medicine, critical care, and acute care.
Join our Inpatient Pharmacy Team at Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/intermountain-health-good-samaritan-hospital]in Lafayette, CO, where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians partner with patient care teams to deliver safe, timely medication therapy across the hospital. The team supports patient care through unit-dose dispensing, sterile IV compounding, automated dispensing cabinet (Omnicell/Pyxis) support including accurate documentation, inventory, and controlled-substance accountability. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, dependable teammates, and making a meaningful impact on patients throughout their hospital stay, you’ll feel right at home here.
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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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
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 [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits].
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree and a valid state license to practice pharmacy. Preferred qualifications include board certification, health system residency, and experience in integrated healthcare delivery systems.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.