Ambulatory Pharmacist | Primary Care Clinic Burns Way

Make A Meaningful Impact in Ambulatory Pharmacy Care!
Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all.


Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.


Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health's is looking for a full-time Ambulatory Pharmacist to join their team!

This vital position will work out of one our Primary Care Clinics located at 1287 Burns Way in scenic Kalispell, MT. Although there is not an an on-site dispensing pharmacy at this location, we offer by appointment phone and in person patient medication guidance, support, education, and testing. We are located in the heart of the Flathead Valley, offering a variety of outdoor recreation and the stunning Glacier National Park.

What you'll be doing:

This unique ambulatory care role puts you at the center of chronic disease management, education, and access to care. In this position you will:

• Serve as an extension of the care team, supporting providers and patients with medication-related questions and care decisions.
• Offer personalized education and medication counseling for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
• Assist with medication prior authorizations and financial assistance applications to improve medication access.
• Provide ongoing support for insulin pumps, A1C tracking, and anticoagulation therapy.
• Conduct medication reviews and offer guidance for patients struggling with chronic conditions
• Offer telephone support and in-person appointments via provider referrals
• Answer patient questions and provide guidance regarding medication options

Who you are:

We are looking for a seasoned, experienced pharmacist for this impactful position. Our ideal candidate will hold a current BPS Board Certification. Ambulatory pharmacy experience is a plus, but not required! You must be compassionate and have a passion for helping provide exceptional patient care, support and education

Qualifications:

• PharmD from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience required.
• Current Montana State Board of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist License required.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification is preferred.
• Accurate data entry skills, analytical and advanced math skills required.
• RQI required and as applicable to assigned area(s):
  
  • First Responder required for assignment: Clinic, Retail, Behavioral Health, IS and Administration Pharmacists.
  • ACLS required for all other assigned area(s).
• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times. Must work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Evaluates and verifies orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration, and therapeutic redundancy.
• Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the appropriate stakeholders as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Performs daily review of pharmacy reports including pharmacokinetic monitoring as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Documents clinical interventions appropriately in electronic medical record.
• Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
• Reviews and updates Collaborative Practice Agreements per department protocol for assigned area(s).
• Supports and precepts pharmacy students on practice rotations as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Assesses and evaluates the medical and drug literature. Compares and contrasts therapeutic regimens and uses for new or existing drug treatments.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care for patients through Collaborative Practice Agreements as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Develops and participates in operational and clinical projects as determined by departmental needs and ongoing projects as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Performs direct patient care rounding, order verification, discharge counseling, and education of other healthcare professionals as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students on rotations as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Maintains pharmacy knowledge through continuing education and applies new principles to current practice as needed.
• Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to job duties and HIPPA.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance options
• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• FSA
• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank
• Employee referral program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and more
• Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues

Shift:
Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.