Pharmacist Clinical Inpatient - Critical Care / Emergency Department

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Pharmacist Clinical Inpatient - Critical Care / Emergency Department

Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Department: Pharmacy
Position: Inpatient Pharmacist
Schedule: Variable shifts, including weekends and holidays as required. Staffing non-critical care/ED units will be required, ensuring comprehensive patient care coverage.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a remote or hybrid option.
Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Inpatient Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team. This pharmacist will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients while working closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The ideal candidate is clinically focused, dependable, adaptable, and committed to medication safety and excellent patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness, safety, dosing, interactions, allergies, and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Provide evidence-based medication recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor medication therapy and relevant laboratory values to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, renal dosing, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and other clinical pharmacy services as applicable.
• Respond to medication-related questions and provide drug information to healthcare professionals.
• Support medication reconciliation and transitions of care.
• Ensure medications are prepared, dispensed, and distributed safely and accurately.
• Supervise and collaborate with pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
• Identify and help resolve medication safety concerns and medication-use issues.
• Participate in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, medication-use evaluations, and departmental initiatives.
• Educate patients, caregivers, pharmacy staff, students, residents, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with applicable organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and pharmacy standards of practice.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Response to Codes / Traumas / Rapid Response
Minimum Qualifications
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist licensure, or eligibility for pharmacist licensure, in the state of Colorado.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic inpatient environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• ACLS
Preferred Qualifications
• PGY2 residency in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine, OR PGY1 residency + 1 year of Critical Care / Emergency Medicine Clinical, OR 3 years of Critical Care/Emergency Medicine experience.
• Board certification such as BCPS or another applicable specialty certification.
• Experience with antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation, emergency response, sterile compounding, or other hospital-based clinical pharmacy services.
• Experience with electronic health records and automated medication-distribution systems.
What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a pharmacist who:
• Puts patient safety first.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment.
• Communicates confidently and respectfully with providers and nursing staff.
• Is dependable and willing to support the team.
• Handles changing priorities effectively.
• Looks for opportunities to improve medication-use processes.
• Values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development.
Why Join Our Pharmacy Team?

This position provides an opportunity to practice pharmacy in a collaborative hospital environment where pharmacists play an integral role in medication management and patient safety. Team members have opportunities to expand their clinical knowledge, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to the continued development of pharmacy services.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
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• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

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Who We Are (uchealth.org)

Matt Thielbar, PharmD, BCPS

Pharmacy Manager

719-584-1309

matthew.thielbar@uchealth.org

Required skills

• Patient Care
• Electronic Health Records
• Medication Management
• ACLS Certification
• Patient Education