Job: Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $58.45 - $82.25/hr. 

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Work where others vacation in beautiful Salida, Co !

This position will be required to work in our Inpatient and Retail Pharmacy

Are you ready to advance your career in a stunning mountain setting? Our pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. We live in a community known for its outdoor adventures and breathtaking natural beauty. Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is nestled in a vibrant mountain town that offers year-round recreational activities, a close-knit community, and a high quality of life. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our team.

Discover Your Career in the Heart of the Rockies!

At Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC), we’re more than just a healthcare facility—we’re a cornerstone of our community nestled in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. With a commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation, we offer state-of-the-art medical services, including emergency care, surgery, imaging, and much more.

Our mission is clear: to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering the well-being of our community. We believe in making a positive impact not just through our healthcare services but also by creating a supportive and collaborative environment for our team members.

Inpatient/Outpatient Float Pharmacist

Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to outpatient pharmacy patients, ensuring compliance with all applicable Colorado state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations. The pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for the preparation, storage, and distribution of medications, as well as providing clinical services within the scope of licensure. Actively engage in medication therapy management, including drug utilization review and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, offering evidence-based recommendations to licensed independent practitioners for inpatient care when applicable. Serve as the direct supervisor for pharmacy staff and oversee daily operations in the absence of the Outpatient Pharmacy Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain competence in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy duties.
2. Outpatient Pharmacy Duties
a. Performs initial and finial review of prescription orders for accuracy and appropriateness
including: dose, frequency, side effects, interactions, and indications.
b. Review and fill prescriptions accurately.
c. Be able to perform basic technician duties for daily operations.
d. Use digital point of sale system.
e. Ensure maintenance of efficient and current inventory.
f. Order entry.
a. Appropriate screening for medication doses, interactions, allergies, frequency and
awareness of potential adverse drug interactions.
g. Maintaining records of inventory, controlled substances, and any other record keeping
required by the organization and laws.
h. Provide routine immunizations.
i. Ability to adapt to changing workloads and flexibility when interrupted.
j. Performs all daily pharmacist on duty responsibilities in the absence of the Outpatient
Pharmacy Manager. Including but not limited to:
b. Quality audits
c. Preparedness for board inspections
d. Customer complaint resolution
e. Staff leadership
k. Completion of pharmacy related continuing education and training.
l. Employ tact and courtesy at all times with customers, physicians, nurses, and co-workers.
m. Maintain confidentiality of all patients and job related activities.
3. Inpatient Pharmacy Duties
a. Performs initial and finial review of prescription orders for accuracy and appropriateness
including: dose, frequency, side effects, interactions, and indications
b. Provides all acute care, procedural, emergency, and standard medications for patients of
the hospital
c. Provides IV admixture services utilizing aseptic technique and ensuring medication
stability and compatibility.
d. Be able to perform basic technician duties for daily operations.
e. Performs appropriate medication order computer entry and patient profile maintenance.
f. Screens appropriateness of all medication doses.
g. Screens all medication doses versus patient renal function.
h. Screens patient profiles for drug interactions.
i. Screens patient drug allergies versus ordered medications.
j. Ensures scheduling of medication to minimize patient adverse reactions and maximize
efficacy.
k. Monitoring of patient adverse drug reaction events.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a current Colorado Pharmacist License (RPh) and experience in the outpatient/retail pharmacy setting. 

• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being. For details about our benefits, visit our Benefits Guide.

Ready to join our team? Explore current openings and apply today at HRRMC Careers. Start your journey toward a rewarding career and an adventurous life in our beautiful mountain community!

Employment offers are contingent upon successfully fulfilling all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screening, and verification of current immunizations.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.