Retail Pharmacist

Retail Pharmacist

Glenwood Springs, Colorado,

$145,000 to $185,000 Signing Bonus Paid Relocation Assistance

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Retail Pharmacist to join a supportive team committed to elevating patient care within a dynamic healthcare system. This role is pivotal in improving patient outcomes by ensuring seamless medication management during hospital transitions and providing exceptional service to our community patients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about solving the complex challenges facing modern retail pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Outpatient Pharmacy Staffing: Staff the retail/outpatient pharmacy, accurately dispensing medications and managing daily operations.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with both internal and external interdisciplinary care teams to fulfill hospital discharge orders efficiently, ensuring medication reconciliation is accurate and complete.
• Medication Reconciliation: Participate in rotating Medication Reconciliation Pharmacist shifts with other staff pharmacists to support safe transitions of care for admitted and discharged patients.
• Adaptability and Teamwork: Be an adaptable, collaborative member of the pharmacy team (inpatient and outpatient) and build strong working relationships with all area healthcare providers.
• Patient Service: Balance the needs of our hospital patients with the needs of the wider community patients we serve.

Required Schedule Commitment

The Retail Pharmacy is open during the following hours, and the Pharmacist will work shifts within this range, including rotating weekends and holidays:

• Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed
• Rotating Holidays and Saturdays are required.

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD degree.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the state of Colorado or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Immunization Certified with an active BLS card.

Experience & Skills

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience is preferred, with Retail Pharmacist experience highly desired.
• Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Possess strong decision-making skills, able to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to urgent requests.
• Comfortable with frequent interruptions and able to adapt quickly to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Proven ability to meet the pharmaceutical needs across a wide range of patient demographics, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, psychiatric, oncologic, obstetric, and others.

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, which includes:

• Relocation Assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.
• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for eligible dependents).
• Retirement Planning (401(a) and 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions).
• Time Away (Paid Time Off, Paid Family and Medical Leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado HFWA, and leaves of absence).
• Professional Development (Tuition Assistance).
• Additional Employee Perks (Employee Assistance Program, access to local discounts for services, transportation, and recreation, including Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes based on availability).
• Loan Repayment: The employer is a qualifying organization for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.