Staff Pharmacist - PRN (0003N)

Staff Pharmacist – Part Time PRN – Role will support both Cortez Integrated Healthcare and Durango Integrated Healthcare, based in Cortez and Durango, CO.

Position Summary: The Pharmacist is responsible for the operation and management of their assigned Pharmacy and in the assistance in expansion and development of the Axis pharmacy program. The Pharmacist assists in planning, organizing and implementation of Axis Health System’s pharmacy policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, 340 B federal regulations and Axis Health System (AHS) policies, The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy, DEA and any other regulatory and accrediting agencies to maintain compliance and the consideration of mandates of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA). 

The Pharmacist is a member of the Axis Health Care Team.  Under the supervision of the designated Chief Medical Officer, the Pharmacist develops, implements, and oversees a medication management/therapy approach to care, ensures processes meet or exceed regulatory and industry standards and meets requirements of AHS’ contractual relationships with accountable care organizations and other health insurance entities.    

Pharmacist is responsible ensuring best practices are engrained in the culture within Axis Health System (AHS). This position creates, implements, maintains and reviews policies and procedures to ensure pharmacy staff the organization’s competencies, training, pharmacy operations (design, data, records and reporting) meet or exceed all state and federal standards across all AHS.   

The position identifies and provides problem-solving input, in collaboration with other AHS leadership, ensuring the AHS pharmacy staff maintains high levels of competency, customer service with a focus on patient experience and health outcomes.  The position is cross-functional that interfaces and works collectively with Quality, Human Resources and Integrated Primary Care, Dental and Behavioral Health in the delivery of the areas of responsibility.  This position is also responsible for the management, reporting and delivery of assigned outcomes in the areas of responsibility and special projects.  The Pharmacist provides leadership, direction, clinical oversight, individual effort and work products that respond to identified organizational needs.  This position demonstrates and maintains collegial relationships with all staff including clinic staff and management. 

Qualifications: Our ideal candidate for the Pharmacist position will have a Doctorate Degree in pharmacy or the equivalent;  Active Colorado Pharmacy license and BLS Certification and a minimum of 1 year in pharmacy operations.

Commitment to Pay Standards:  We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).  Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges.  We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire.

Salary:   Starting pay is $132,974.40 - $140,961.60 annually and considers preferred experience described above.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)               •            Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match    •            Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account               •            Dental
• Flexible Spending Account          •            Vision
• Dependent Care Account            •            Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance                                •            College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits            •            Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs         •            (9) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.  Must have the ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer.  Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations and as otherwise necessitated by the functions.  Employment is in the healthcare field and there is possible potential exposure to communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated skills in leadership, management and collaboration. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting. 

• Must possess exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required. 

• Advanced public speaking and technical writing skills is required. 

• Budget development experience is required. 

• Ability to read and understand written materials and compose information/instruction in written form are required. 

• Must have strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to the end. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and management, as well as with outside agencies, vendors and patients in a professional, courteous and confidential manner. 

• Contract management and negotiation experience with strong mathematical and analytical skills. 

• Strong working knowledge in general nursing skills, competencies, licensing requirements and state statues regarding nursing and federal requirements and restrictions in this field. 

• Knowledge in medication and vaccination ordering, stocking inventory management, storage, delivery and reporting.  

• Proficient in the use of office equipment, i.e., calculator, copy machine, telephone and fax machine. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel. 

• Must regard work as confidential. 

• Must have a current driver’s license and the ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency. 

• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary. 

• Travel to clinic locations is required. 

About our Axis Health System: 

We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.   

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you!  As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area.  Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest.  You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here:  Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado

Salary : $132,974 - $140,961