Pharmacist
Glenwood Springs, CO
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Pharmacist - Contract Position

Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Schedule

• Rotating day/evening shifts, 40 hours per week
• Start times: 6:30 AM or 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday
• Rotating weekends working 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Job Summary

• Prepare and dispense medication orders per physician requests
• Maintain medication stock in patient care areas
• Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies according to policies and protocols
• Support facility EMR conversion from Meditech to Epic (Epic experience required)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and maintain computerized patient medication profiles
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding controlled substances and maintain required records
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness
• Perform pharmacokinetic drug dosing per protocol
• Review culture and sensitivity data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommend changes
• Extract and interpret patient chart information accurately
• Detect and report adverse drug reactions
• Promote formulary adherence and therapeutic substitution protocols
• Provide clinical consultation and drug information to practitioners, patients, and families
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately
• Participate in quality improvement and medication review activities
• Collect data, conduct quality monitors and inspections, and maintain documentation
• Assist in orientation, education, and training programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff
• Serve as a member of the Code Response Team

Required Qualifications

• Active Colorado Pharmacist License (PHA) in good standing
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification
• ACLS (American Heart Association) certification
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions) from October 1 through April 1
• Epic experience required

Additional Information

• Traveler’s permanent address must be at least 75 miles away from the facility location

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacy
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for licensed pharmacist role
• Prior travel experience: Not required or specified

This position involves working in a facility transitioning from Meditech to Epic EMR systems, so proficiency with Epic is essential.