SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center

Job Title: Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Position #: 00694706 - Requisition #:33091

Job Summary:

The Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (HTC) is a specialized disease management center within the School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. It provides direct comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to 2000 patients with rare chronic bleeding and clotting disorders throughout a multiple state region. The unit is comprised of clinic services, laboratory services, pharmacy services, research services and patient support programs.

The HTC operates a specialty pharmacy limited to serving HTC patients with bleeding and clotting disorders, primarily providing hemophilia factor products and related medications throughout a multi-state area. The Senior Clinical pharmacist is a member of the HTC's multidisciplinary team, and has direct patient interaction regarding compliance monitoring, drug histories and product education. The pharmacist manages drug distribution and record keeping for the center's investigational drug studies and clinical trials. The pharmacist provides drug information and education for the staff. The pharmacist provides daily dispensing and distribution functions and oversees pharmacy technicians, Interns, and other support staff.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provides drug information and education for the HTC staff.
* Oversees the Pharmacy Patient Management Program and will be the Senior Clinical member of the HTC pharmacy Quality Management Committee.
* They will oversee any clinical discussions and decisions.
* Clinical QI projects.
* Will provide overall clinical oversight for QMC.
* Share on Call 24/7 pager responsibility (33%) with other HTC Pharmacists, for bleeding disorders patients of the HTC Pharmacy.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, holidays, and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with a PharmD degree.
* Licensed pharmacist (current and unrestricted) in the State of Colorado or able to obtain licensure.
* 5 years of experience in pharmacy OR completion for PGY1 Residency.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Condition of Employment:

* Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado.
* Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.
* Primary Source Verification - DORA, Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.
* Licensed pharmacist (current and unrestricted) in states in which the Pharmacy is registered, as required by that state.
* Will be required to obtain other state licenses by reciprocity as necessary.
* For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in university setting.
* 3 years of experience in specialty pharmacy practice.
* Experience in working with pharmacy students, interns, and residents.
* Experience with specialty pharmacy accreditation standards.
* Experience in working with institutional electronic medical records (EMR).
* Experience in research protocols and investigational study management.
* Experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare team setting.
* Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and pharmacy patient care management systems
* Direct patient counseling experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
* Outstanding customer service skills.
* Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Additional Competencies:

* Outstanding communication skills appropriate to dealing with chronically ill patients and families requiring specialty pharmacy services.
* Ability to function cohesively and respectfully within a multidisciplinary team.
* Clinical judgment skills in a very specialized area of pharmacy practice based on understanding the disease states of patients served and study requirements and best clinical practice. The majority of pharmaceutical interventions in hemophilia care require individual clinical and operational judgments.
* The pharmacist must have problem solving abilities and be able to evaluate each situation differently to arrive at the best solution after considering all alternatives.
* The position requires a high level of computer skills as all research and clinical operations functions are managed through multiple databases and other information technology software.
* Individual must possess a high degree of personal organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting transactions into EMR.
* Clinical judgment skills in a very specialized area of pharmacy practice based on understanding the disease states of patients served and study requirements and best clinical practice. The majority of pharmaceutical interventions in hemophilia care require individual clinical and operational judgments.
* The pharmacist must have problem solving abilities and be able to evaluate each situation differently to arrive at the best solution after considering all alternatives.
* The position requires a high level of computer skills as all research and clinical operations functions are managed through multiple databases and other information technology software.
* Individual must possess a high degree of personal organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting transactions into EMR.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Desiree.Hill@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 15, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting hiring range for this position has been established as $105,000 to $120,000 $10,400 for on-call duties.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

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