Oncology Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado Department Name: Pharmacy-Cancer Ctr-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Pharmacy Estimated Pay Range: $57.38 - $95.64 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained. Position Summary As an Oncology Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Banner North Colorado Medical Center, you will be responsible for a mix of clinical and operational oncology duties for BMDA patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to verification of patient orders, indirect daily oversight of technicians, independent dual verification of high risk/high alert drugs, and procurement of requisite drugs/supplies. Great communication skills and ability to operate independently along with oncology experience is preferred. This is a full-time position Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Core Functions Processes medication orders and evaluates their appropriateness and completeness with respect to patient data including age, height, weight, diagnosis, laboratory values, and other pertinent patient information. Utilizes clinical pharmacy skills to assess patient medication regimens and formulates recommendations to ensure optimal safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness for all prescribed medication therapies. Contacts the prescriber with suggestions for improvement and resolves problems with medication orders as needed. Serves as a resource for patients and the health care team. Provides requested medication information in a timely manner. Complies with directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group. Documents activities related to patient care in the electronic medical record and other electronic databases as applicable (e.g., pharmacist to pharmacist/provider communication, adverse drug event reporting, and clinical interventions). Drives professional development through the utilization of BPS educational resources to achieve competence in the current and future BH acute pharmacy core clinical practices and activities. Additionally, assists with training and onboarding of new staff as applicable. Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile or non-sterile compounded medications, in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with company policies and procedures and established regulatory requirements. Coordinates medication preparation and distribution and ensures accuracy prior to dispensing medications. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, which may include management of technology, inventory management, and accurate record keeping. Supervises and directs the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and students. Minimum Qualifications Requires unrestricted Pharmacist licensure in the state of practice and a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire. If not licensed in the state of practice, must have completed the Board of Pharmacy application process within 30 days of job offer and must be licensed within 90 days of hire unless the delay is due to the State Board of Pharmacy. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a current and unrestricted Pharmacist license (not intern) at the time of hire and a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a pharmacist in the specialty area. Must possess good organizational, problem solving, and computer skills. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts. Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing system. Preferred Qualifications Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency program or previous clinical pharmacy experience preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr