Pharmacist - Cottonwood, ID

  • Cottonwood
  • Kootenai Health
Pharmacist
Department: Pharmacy
Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, responsible for assigned pharmacy duties. Maintains the pharmacy within established hospital and regulatory agency laws, and Department of Public Health Regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Assists with policy and procedures for pharmacy services.
  • Assists with personnel management and associated training and competencies
  • Oversees remote pharmacy services.
  • Assists with the Formulary Management including: Pharmacy contract compliance, interchanges, shortage management.
  • Delegated management of formulary from the medical staff and all applicable system interdependencies including management of the pharmacy and therapeutics committee.
  • Assists with Inventory Management
  • Distribution system for the enterprise
  • Pyxis system maintenance
  • Controlled substance inventory
  • Inventory optimization additions/deletions
  • Outdates/returns
  • Purchasing
  • Inter-department and inter-pharmacy sales
  • Regional support
  • Clinic medication orders
  • Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
  • Always maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information
  • Follows HIPAA regulations and policies
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
  • Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science.
  • Idaho Pharmaceutical License, required
  • PharmD Certification, preferred
  • 3-5 years' experience, preferred
About St. Mary's Health and Clearwater Valley Health:
St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health have provided our region with the best patient care possible for our close-knit, small communities. We are Critical Access hospitals with Level 4 Trauma designations, and we've built our reputation on the exceptional care and compassion we offer all our patients, a legacy preserved from our simple beginnings.
Our hospitals and clinics are nestled among the high mountain prairies and rivers of North Central Idaho, including the beautiful Clearwater, Lochsa, Selway and Salmon Rivers, and in close proximity to the Clearwater National Forest, Seven Devils and Hells Canyon Recreation Areas, and the Gospel Hump and Frank Church "River of No Return" Wilderness.
St. Mary's Health and Clearwater Valley Health are focused on our core commitments to safety, compassion, and engagement. This is how we create the best possible experiences for our patients, their families, and our co-workers. It is who we want to be every day to everyone.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
  • Benefits the first of the month following your start date for full-time and part-time employees!
  • Paid time off based on worked hours that increases with years, including a separate bank for holiday pay!
  • Longevity programs that celebrate the dedication and experience of our team members!
  • Recognition and Bright Idea awards!
  • Retirement plans with an employer match and additional discretionary contribution!
  • Competitive salaries with night, evening, weekend, and PRN shift differentials!
  • Employee discounts for fitness and health programs!
  • Employee referral program!
  • Flexible schedules to meet your needs!
  • Opportunities to grow in your careers and expand your skills!
  • And much more!

St. Mary's Health and Clearwater Valley Health provide exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Julie Pickup, , or by phone at . You can also contact the People Services Front Desk at or email with any questions.
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