Pharmacist Retail

Job description

Overview

nAs a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

nRetail pharmacists insure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy is implemented for all patients in their care. This includes preparing medications, participating in the drug distribution process, monitoring drug therapy, providing drug information to patients and providers, providing clinical pharmacy services, solving medication related problems for individual patients as well as in the medication use process, and supervise daily workflow to accomplish daily tasks allotted to the pharmacist and those who report to him or her (e.g., technicians, residents, students, or interns). Clinical pharmacists participate in quality improvement projects to improve clinical care or pharmacy operations. Retail pharmacists must work effectively as a team member, communicate clearly, assertively, and professionally, to all pharmacy customers including patients, their families, and other staff members, and provide superior customer service when interacting with patients, visitors, family members, staff, co-workers, and vendors. Retail pharmacists must be willing to work with trainees in the department (eg, students, interns, residents or new staff).

nCorporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

nResponsibilities

nEssential Functions

nnnSolves problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization.

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nnIdentifies and engages in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use process, and pharmacy operations.

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nnEducates and trains residents, students, interns, colleagues and other health care professionals as well as supervises technicians, residents, interns, or trainees in their job tasks.

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nnResponsible for the medication use process of preparing and dispensing medications following medication use policy and all laws, regulations, and standards applicable to pharmacy practice.

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nnAssesses appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provides effective information to varied audiences including patients, other health care professions, and peers.

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nnOperationalizes organizational policy and State and Federal regulations and laws concerning cash handling, billing, inventory control, controlled substances, and other compliance and regulatory functions.

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nnMay perform the responsibilities of a pharmacist-in-charge, or license holder according to Federal, State of Utah, or other relevant states, or laws and regulations. This includes meeting all of the regulatory and compliance issues for the assigned registered pharmacy.

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n nKnowledge / Skills / Abilities

nnnAbility to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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nnAbility and willingness to train department trainees (eg students, residents, new staff).

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nnAbility to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

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nnDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

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nnDemonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

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n nQualifications

nRequired

nnnDemonstrated excellent human relation, effective communication, and computer literacy skills.

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nnAdditional qualifications may be required depending on area the pharmacist is primarily assigned to work. Examples of additional qualifications could include basic or advanced life-support training, residency training, or certifications.

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n nLicenses Required

nnnCurrent licensure to dispense controlled substances in the State of Utah.

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nnCurrent Pharmacist license in the State of Utah.

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n n* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

nQualifications (Preferred)

nPreferred

nnnResidency training.

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nnRetail pharmacy experience.

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n nWorking Conditions and Physical Demands

nEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

nnThis position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

n nPhysical Requirements

nCarrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

nMulti-lingual Candidates Welcomed

nTo inquire about this posting, email:

nEEO Statement

nUniversity of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

nAll qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

nUniversity of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

nTo request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at . If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

nOnline reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

nThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

nThis position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

nRequisition Number 86410

nReg/Temp Regular

nEmployment Type Full-Time

nShift Variable

nWork Schedule Variable

nClinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical

nLocation Name Sugarhouse Health Center

nWorkplace Set Up On-site

nCity SALT LAKE CITY

nState UT

nDepartment UCC Ret 80H SHHC Retail Phrmcy

nCategory Pharmacy

nWorkplace Set Up On-site

Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

Who can apply

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