Medication Management Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
US-ID-Boise
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Req #: 99870
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke's is truly a great place to work. Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Anticoagulation Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team in Boise, Idaho. This full-time position plays a vital role in the safe and effective management of anticoagulant therapies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through clinical expertise, collaborative care, and patient-centered education. Key Responsibilities: * Review the appropriateness and safety of prescribed anticoagulant medication therapy. * Provide accurate and timely medication information and consultation to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff. * Interpret prescriptions, compound and dispense medications in accordance with regulatory standards and institutional protocols. * Supervise and authorize the activities of pharmacy technicians, externs, interns, and other support staff. * Maintain complete and accurate records related to medication therapy, prescriptions, patient billing, medical documentation, and inventory control. * Deliver cognitive clinical pharmacy services, including assessment and documentation of interventions, aligned with medical center standards. * Administer medications and vaccinations when appropriate, in compliance with applicable laws and institutional policies. * Assist in training and development of technicians, externs, interns, residents, and other department staff. * Serve as a mentor and role model for pharmacy students, residents, and early-career practitioners. Qualifications: * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution. * Current pharmacist licensure in the state of Idaho, or eligibility to obtain prior to employment. * Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (PGY2 preferred, especially in Ambulatory Care or Anticoagulation Management). * Strong knowledge of anticoagulation pharmacotherapy, monitoring parameters, and clinical guidelines. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills. * Ability to function effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Preferred Experience: * Prior experience in anticoagulation clinic or ambulatory care setting. * Board Certification (e.g., BCACP, BCPS) is a plus. * Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy information systems. Work Environment: This position is primarily based in a clinical setting and involves direct patient interaction, medication preparation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities: The Pharmacist is responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients and customers of the medical center. * Review appropriateness of prescribed medication therapy. * Provide medication information and consultation to patients, nurses and medical staff. * Interpret prescriptions, compound and dispense medications. * Supervise and authorize the work of technicians, externs, interns and support staff. * Prepare and maintains all necessary records on medication therapy, prescriptions, patient charges, medical records and inventory. * Perform cognitive clinical pharmacy services and document findings and actions in accordance with standards of the medical center. * Administer medications as appropriate. * Administer vaccinations as appropriate. * May assist in the training of technicians, externs, interns, residents and other department staff. * Serve as a role model and mentor to technicians, students, residents and new practitioners. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Degree from an accredited pharmacy program * Experience: 0 years' experience * Licenses/Certifications: Valid Pharmacist License in state of practice AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
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