Pharmacist Clinical Specialist - Behavioral Health

UCHealth
US - Colorado - Fort Collins
May 7, 2025
Management

Description
Location:
UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:
CO:
Fort Collins
Department:
PVH Pharmacy
FTE:
Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift:
Days
Pay:
$62.19 - $87.07 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:

UCHealth Mountain Crest facility will be transitioning to Poudre Valley Hospital in November 2025. The addition of 50 inpatient behavioral health bed capacity will support the Northern Colorado community. Staffing model and schedule rotation expectations are in discussion based on hospital operational needs.
Minimum Requirements:

Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
State licensure as a Pharmacist and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
5 years specialty experience OR PGY1 or clinical fellowship completion with 3 years' pertinent work experience OR Pertinent PGY2 completion.
Preferred qualifications:
PGY2 Psychiatric trained (inpatient behavioral health)

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

Provides top of scope pharmacy support utilizing evidence-based protocols and best practices to promote safety at the point of care
Value and effectively partner with multidisciplinary team to achieve care outcomes
Prioritize wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
Model proficiency through precepting and mentoring those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
Welcomes new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment
Contributes proactively to solutions to secure safety and quality at point of care

Clinical Pharmacist:

Ensure medications are prescribed, accurately dispensed, and administered according to best practices
Provide drug information and counseling to patients and caregivers regarding medication use, accurate dosage, potential side effects, and administration instructions
Stay current with updated medication formularies, new drug therapies, treatment protocols, and emerging medical research through continuous professional development and clinical education
Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate collaborative care to ensure optimal outcomes

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
403(b) with employer matching contributions
Time away from work:
paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
Wellness benefits
Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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