Clinical Pharmacist Inpatient

Job Description:

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.

Clinical Pharmacist Inpatient

Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts with weekends and holidays rotations

Shifts details: Variable throughout the workday

Decentralized shifts across inpatient units including Peds, NICU, ICU, OR, & ED

Location: Inpatient Pharmacy, St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Billings, Montana

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details

St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana, is a 286-bed hospital delivering compassionate, quality care to the people of Montana and Northern Wyoming, as it has for more than 125 years. In addition to 30 regional clinics, we offer a number of progressive specialty services. St. Vincent even has a special “hospital within a hospital” just for children, St. Vincent Children’s Hospital. Our new hospital location will open in 2029. Be part of our great team.

Why Billings, Montana?

• Strong economy:  Billings has a diverse economy that includes healthcare, education, oil and gas, and other industries. The city has a relatively low unemployment rate and a growing job market.

• Outdoor recreation:  Billings is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the nearby Yellowstone River and the nearby Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The city also has several parks and hiking trails that offer great options for getting outside and enjoying the fresh air.

• Quality of life: Billings has a strong sense of community and a high standard of living. The city has good schools, healthcare facilities, and other amenities that make it a great place to raise a family.

• Culture:  Billings has a thriving arts scene, including several museums, galleries, and performance venues. The city also hosts several annual festivals and events that celebrate local culture and traditions, including the Yellowstone Art Museum's Summer Fair and the Magic City Blues Festival.

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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.

• 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.

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.

• Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.

• Immunization certification if applicable to practice site needs

Preferred

• Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system

• Board Certification

• Health System Residency

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 St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$61.36 - $90.18

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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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