Clinical Pharmacist Pediatric Investigational Drug

Intermountain Health

1d • $61 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will work Monday - Friday from 08:00 – 16:30 (hours may change to support enrollment/dispensing's). No weekends or holidays. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of investigational drug services, including receipt, preparation, dispensing, documentation, and regulatory compliance for clinical trials. The pharmacist will work closely with research teams to ensure safe, accurate, and protocol‑adherent handling of investigational products throughout each study. Our current staffing model encompasses 1 full time IDS pharmacist and 1 full time IDS pharmacy technician who handle ~90 clinical studies at our site. 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. Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete. Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures. 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. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an investigational drug service or clinical research
• Residency training (PGY1 or PGY2) or pediatric clinical
• Vestigo experience
• Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system
• Board Certification
• Health System Residency

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete.
• Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• 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.
• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
• Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions.
• Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback
• Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service
• Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level