Overview

　　As 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, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

　　Clinical Pharmacists ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy is implemented for all patients in their care and monitor care appropriately. 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.

　　Clinical 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. Clinical pharmacists must be willing to work with trainees in the department (eg, students, interns, residents or new staff).

　　Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

　　Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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

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

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

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

　　Demonstrated 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.

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications Required

　　Advanced degree (PharmD or MS) or equivalent clinical practice experience.

　　Demonstrated human relation, effective communication, and computer literacy skills.

　　Additional 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.

　　Licenses Required

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

　　Current Pharmacist license in the State of Utah (Obtain within 90 days of starting residency)

　　* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

　　Qualifications (Preferred)

　　Preferred

　　Hematology/Oncology PGY2 Residency training.Working Conditions and Physical Demands

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

　　This 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.Physical Requirements

　　Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

　　Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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　　EEO Statement

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

　　Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans 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.

　　University 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.

　　To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500.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 and Affirmative Action:

　　Sherrie Hayashi

　　Director/ Title IX Coordinator

　　Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

　　383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

　　Salt Lake City, UT 84112

　　801-581-8365

　　[email protected]

　　Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

　　For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

　　The 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 (801) 581-6500 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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

　　Requisition Number 66190

　　Reg/Temp Regular

　　Employment Type Full-Time

　　Shift Variable

　　Work Schedule Mon through Friday with rotating weekends

　　Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical

　　Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

　　Workplace Set Up On-site

　　City SALT LAKE CITY

　　State UT

　　Department HCH IPC 60P PHARMACY

　　Category Pharmacy