Clinical Pharmacist

Where You’ll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Pharmacist Clinical may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

Join our team as a Clinical Pharmacist. This position provides a quality level of comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical services demonstrating sound judgment based upon knowledge and application of professional, departmental, and organizational principles and standards.  Demonstrates an ability to coordinate subordinate activities by providing direction and guidance concerning the operational activities of the department.

Schedule:  Variable shifts:  6am-4:30pm; 7:30am-6pm; 8am-6:30pm; 1:30pm-10pm Monday-Friday and 7am-5:30pm or 9:30am-8pm Sa/Su.  Variable shifts and alternating weekends/holidays. Typical weeks are four 10-hour shifts, late shift weeks are five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Required Licensure and Certifications

• BLS-CPR
• Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works

Preferred Licensure and Certifications

• ACLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

• Must possess strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services; knowledgeable and skilled in current practice concepts of pharmacy practice settings; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; strong project management skills; good strategic planning skills; strong change management skills; must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.
• Hospital experience
• Residency or BPS

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