Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy (PRN)

About the Role

Logan Health is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to support the Specialty Pharmacy in Kalispell, MT. This on-site role provides vacation and schedule coverage as needed and involves direct patient care and medication management within collaborative practice agreements. You will contribute to safe, effective pharmacotherapy in a team-based setting. What You'll Do

• Evaluate and verify orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration, and therapeutic redundancy.

• Provide patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to appropriate stakeholders as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Perform daily review of pharmacy reports including pharmacokinetic monitoring as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Document clinical interventions appropriately in electronic medical record.

• Implement all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.

• Review and update Collaborative Practice Agreements per department protocol for assigned area(s).

• Support and precept pharmacy students on practice rotations as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Assess and evaluate the medical and drug literature. Compare and contrasts therapeutic regimens and uses for new or existing drug treatments.

• Provide direct and indirect patient care for patients through Collaborative Practice Agreements as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Develop and participate in operational and clinical projects as determined by departmental needs and ongoing projects as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Perform direct patient care rounding, order verification, discharge counseling, and education of other healthcare professionals as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Supervise the pharmacy technicians as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students on rotations as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Maintain pharmacy knowledge through continuing education and apply new principles to current practice as needed.

• Coordinate medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and administration systems for the oncology patient populations as applicable to assigned area(s).

• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

• Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. What We're Looking For

• PharmD from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience required.

• Current Montana State Board of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist License required.

• Accurate data entry skills, analytical and advanced math skills required.

• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.

• RQI required and as applicable to assigned area(s): First Responder for assignment: Clinic, Retail, Behavioral Health, IS and Administration Pharmacists. ACLS required for all other assigned area(s).

• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times. Must work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision.

• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.

• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed. Compensation & Benefits

• 12% PRN differential pay

• 401(k) with generous employer match (same benefit as full-time employees)

• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount - 1/2 off

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)