Pharmacist, Clinical

Overview

: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities

• 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. Solves problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization.
• Assesses appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provides effective information to varied audiences including patients, other health care professions, and peers.
• Identifies and engages in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use process, and pharmacy operations.
• May supervise daily workflow to accomplish daily tasks allotted to the pharmacist and those who report to him or her (., technicians, residents, students, or interns
• 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.
• May perform the responsibilities of a pharmacist-in-charge, or license holder according to Federal, State of Utah, or other relevant states, or laws and regulations. This includes meeting all of the regulatory and compliance issues for the assigned registered pharmacy.

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 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.
• One of the followingCurrent time-limited license to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Utah. The time-limited license is issued in cases of State Emergencies and are valid only during the time frame indicated. Current Pharmacist license in the State of Utah.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Residency training. PGY-2 in Ambulatory Care preferred
• Board certification within 3 years of hire

Planned start date: on/after July 1 2026

Practice location: Madsen Health Center and Centerville Health Center

Pharmacist- Primary Care

Primary Care Pharmacists are embedded within primary care clinics and work collaboratively with pharmacy technicians, providers, nurses, medical assistants, and patients to support high-quality, team-based care. Key responsibilities include chronic disease state management under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA), active involvement in value-based care and population health initiatives, and support of quality improvement (QI) projects. Pharmacists also play a vital role in educating providers and care team members, as well as teaching and mentoring students, residents, and other learners within the clinical setting.

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 Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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