Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

This job exists to: Provide comprehensive medication management services for patients at clinical locations in collaboration with primary care providers. Specifically, this position provides quality clinical pharmacy services; carries out grant-funded, community-based projects; and partners within Clinical Services to achieve clinical outcomes goals. Examples include coordinating group visit activities, providing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) and potential Adverse Drug Reactions (pADR) evaluation, and various pharmacy projects as determined by the clinic administration including further development of clinical pharmacy protocols. Existing Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) protocols include but are not limited to: diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking cessation, and anticoagulant management.

In addition, Clinica collaborates with the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and Regis University School of Pharmacy as an educational training site for pharmacy students and residents. This position provides opportunities for individuals to serve as a preceptor within the scope of clinical services, educational and scholarly activities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include: operating within the clinical scope of supervision and responsibilities as outlined in Clin380.2 Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) by a Clinical Pharmacist or most recent version of this policy and procedure; performing comprehensive medication reviews to identify and resolve medication-related problems as requested by primary care providers; providing for the educational needs of healthcare professionals and patients and their families as requested; participating in Pharmacy Committee; ensuring compliance with clinic policies and procedures that apply to clinical pharmacy services; ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations; maintaining strict confidentiality of patients, guests and employee information; providing quality pharmaceutical services focused on exceptional customer service; managing grant-funded, community based projects, which includes managing funds, identifying and delegating project tasks, and documenting results; building and maintaining high quality business relations with co-workers, clinical affiliations, vendors, clients and other constituents; and managing Adverse Drug Reaction program.

This position is expected to perform responsibilities with general managerial direction. For immediate problems, the position is responsible for independent problem solving and must have the ability to work with minimal supervision. Progress is reviewed quarterly and results are measured and formally evaluated annually.

Site with Opening: Clinica Family Health and Wellness Boulder County, CO

Hiring Organization: Clinica Family Health and Wellness

Practice Highlights: For more than 40 years, Clinica Family Health has existed to provide health care to the low-income and struggling members of our community. Young or old, people of any race or ethnicity—we are here to provide them with exceptional health care.

Overview: Clinica Family Health is a non-profit healthcare organization providing comprehensive primary care to more than 50,000 patients through its six community health centers located in South Boulder, Broomfield, and west Adams counties. The clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a mission to serve the low-income, uninsured or underinsured populations with the majority of patients living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Clinica is a regional and national leader in the FQHC movement to, efficiently, provide quality healthcare for all: Their successful approach to integrated care has been one of the learning highlights of their Clinica Institute sharing insights with FQHC leaders from all over the Mountain and Western States.

Community Highlights: The Lafayette/Boulder region is considered by outdoor enthusiasts to be one of the most attractive in the US as residents enjoy year-round activities such as skiing, fishing and hiking. The area is home to a major research university, the University of Colorado, Boulder and possesses a wealth of artistic and cultural resources such as museums, live performance theaters and the like.

Position Qualifications: Education and Experience: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy and must have a PharmD degree. Current Board Specialty Certification in Pharmacotherapy or Ambulatory Care from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties, current certification from the National Institute for Standards in Pharmacist Credentialing, or current certification from the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy. Currently licensed to practice pharmacy in state of Colorado. Previous clinical experience in an FQHC preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends management meetings. Sustains professional competency and promotes development through participation in workshops, in-services, seminars and professional organizations. Communicates fluently verbally and written in English Fluent in Spanish preferred.

What we offer: Competitive PTO Time (4 weeks) Paid Holidays Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Plan Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account Growth Opportunities Continuing Medical Education (CME) One Professional Membership All fees associated with your license, DEA, board certification, etc. are covered by Clinica FTCA Malpractice Insurance Potential for relocation assistance Compensation: Approximately $112,474 - $134,300 per year. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity. COVID-19 Vaccine (Required) Religious or Medical Exemptions available via application process. Clinica Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.