Clinical Pharmacist - $58-81 per hour UCHealth (Colorado)
Aurora, CO9 days ago
- $57.50–$80.50 Per Hour
UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a job in Aurora, Colorado.
Description
You Must Reside In Colorado For This Fully Remote Position
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin 2450 Peoria, US:CO:Aurora
Department: Patient Line Refill Center
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $57.50 - $80.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Summary:
Position Overview
This position is within the Patient Line Refill Center (PLRC) and is non-patient facing. Clinical Pharmacists are responsible for following a standardized CDTM refill protocol approved by the UCHealth P&T Committee to ensure appropriate monitoring and authorizing of medications for UCHealth primary care and specialty clinics. The PLRC team includes Pharmacy Technicians, Medication Access Specialists (MAS), Clinical Nurses and Clinical Pharmacists. They process over 80,000 refill requests per month on behalf of UCHealth providers. Clinical Pharmacists establish collaborative working relationships with clinic staff, providers, and patients across the UCHealth system to authorize, troubleshoot, and resolve prescription refill issues. Additional duties may include identifying patient non-compliance and medication overuse, evaluating medication safety and efficacy based on patient specific data, advocating for utilization of UCHealth pharmacies, and working under collaborative practice agreements to implement medication changes.
Job Duties
• Authorize medication requests using the UCHealth Refill Renewal Protocol.
• Document pertinent patient information related to medication, labs and office visits in the chart.
• Evaluate the impact of patient specific disease states on the safety and efficacy of their medications.
• Recommend appropriate dose adjustments based on applicable laboratory parameters.
• Exercise clinical judgement when reviewing/authorizing medications that do not meet the protocol criteria.
• Work under collaborative practice agreement to switch patients to appropriate medication therapy as necessary.
• Lead a small team of PLRC staff in prioritizing work, meeting performance standards and collaborating with other teams when necessary.
• Serve as a medication expert for PLRC Clinical Nurses, Medication Access Specialist, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacist Interns.
• Participate in updating protocols, workflows and providing clinical education to the team.
• Communicate with providers, patients, pharmacies, and PLRC team members in a clear and professional manner in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns and residents.
Requirements
• Doctor of pharmacy
• Active pharmacist license in the State of Colorado
• At least 1-year experience in ambulatory pharmacy clinical services
• Preferred Qualifications:
o Completion of PGY1 residency training
o Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) or eligible for board certification within 1-year of hire
Preferred Skills
• Experience working in Epic.
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft Programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.)
• Ability to quickly learn new computer programs.
• Ability to adapt to change
We Are (uchealth.org)
UCHealth (Colorado) Job ID #405407. Posted job title: Pharmacist Clinical Outpatient/Ambulatory
30,000+ Employees. One Mission. At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented, inspired and up for a challenge -- those who don't shy away from big emotional investments and daily opportunities to improve lives. We welcome those who naturally gravitate toward our inclusive community that celebrates our differences, our individuality and our similarities. Here, we are dedicated to putting patients first, excellence and integrity. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible.
| Location | Aurora, CO (Remote) |
| Salary | $57.50–$80.50 Per Hour |