PHARMACIST CLINICAL SPECIALIST NEUROLOGY- AMBULATORY CARE

Company: UCHealth
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionLocation: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, US:CO:AuroraDepartment: UCH Amb Care Pharmacy (Neurology)FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: DaysPay: $54.31 - $81.47 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceSummary:This position is responsible for the development and implementation of ambulatory clinical pharmacy services and initiatives that optimize the patient care experience and drive organizational performance in the neurology space. The pharmacist specialist in neurology will establish a robust clinical pharmacy practice focusing on patient-centered care and supporting medication management, therapy optimization, and certain pharmacy operational aspects of care delivery related to general and complex medical neurology.Requirements:Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy.State licensure as a Pharmacist and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.5 years specialty experience OR PGY1 or clinical fellowship completion with 3 years' pertinent work experience OR Pertinent PGY2 completion.Preferred:Board certification in area of expertise within 1 year of employmentResponsibilities:Develops and administers drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team.Identifies high-risk patients and implements evidence-based interventions to optimize medication-related outcomes.Designs and provides patient education and medication management to patients and their families. Mentors pharmacy staff on areas of expertise.In conjunction with a patient's healthcare provider, provides, delegates, and coordinates patient care. Develops and leads quality, safety, and affordability-related initiatives at clinic/unit, service line and department levels.Maintain accountability for utilization of UCHealth outpatient pharmacies for neurology medications, focusing on medications requiring specialty pharmacy services.Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts. Participates in research and committees for the purpose of evaluating and advancing standards of care.We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce.UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:Full medical, dental and vision coverageRetirement plans to include 403(b) matchingPaid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bankEmployer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage optionsTuition and continuing education reimbursementWellness benefitsFull suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insuranceEducation benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar yearLoan Repayment:UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.Who We Are (uchealth.org)

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