Title: Pharmacist

Intermittent Position

JOB SUMMARY

Pharmacist will work as part of a team to assist in the monitoring of clinical/pharmacy services and medication therapies; Assures the safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drug therapy for all patients. Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug related safety issues; Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate; Compounds and dispenses medications according to orders issued by an authorized prescribers.

General Description

Assures appropriate selection and dispensing of medication orders; Oversees and supervises activities of Pharmacy Technicians; Provide patient care services including but not limited to antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetic dosing, and renal dosing; Maintains security of pharmacy and controlled substances; Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients; Communicates with providers as necessary to facilitate care; Performs operational/clinical functions or projects as assigned.

Responsibility

Compound and prepare ordered pharmaceutical preparations. Contacting and conferring with medical Staff regarding medication orders. Filling and checking medications cassettes. Checking IV antibiotic culture slips against patient profiles to assure proper antibiotic is being used, daily. Consulting with physician and patient care services staff as to the availability of drugs, side effects, dosage forms, and incompatibilities of currently available drugs.

Special Demands

Mental: Moderate to high stress. Ability to adjust and interact with a wide variety of job situations involving many different people and projects.

Physical: Long periods of standing, walking, and lifting. Exposure to blood and body fluids, unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible.

Qualifications

• Full Colorado licensure to engage in the Practice of Pharmacy
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Working Environment/ Salary Range

$61.00-$75.60 per hour based on experience. This is an intermittent position working on an as need basis. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 that includes, paid sick time, and automatic enrollment in retirement plan with employer match.

Apply to: Human Resources By: As soon as possible

Contact Information
Michelle Pollart – Human Resources
Prowers Medical Center
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 719-336-7119
Fax: 719-336-8360