Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
College of Nursing
Position Title: Part-Time, Hourly (as needed) Pharmacist / Assistant Professor Adjunct
Position location: Sheridan Health Services - Southwest Denver

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

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
•  Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The CU Anschutz College of Nursing has an opening for a part-time, hourly, non-benefitted Pharmacist / Assistant Professor Adjunct in the Non-Tenure Clinical Series Track within its federally qualified community health center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236). 

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.  Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Nature of Work:

The University of Colorado Anschutz, College of Nursing, is seeking a part-time, hourly, non-benefitted Pharmacist at the Sheridan Health Services (SHS) Family Health Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).  This position reports directly to Pharmacy Director and works collaboratively with health care providers, patients and administration.  Additionally, the position includes an Assistant Professor Adjunct level, non-tenure clinical series track appointment within the College of Nursing. 

Clinic Description:

Sheridan Health Services (SHS) is a multi-site, nurse-managed federally qualified community health center, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare; and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District.  There are now ~60 employees at two convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties.  A Youth Health Clinic is located in the Sheridan School District Administration building. The Family Health Clinic is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whom identify at Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language.  Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health, and outpatient substance abuse treatment.  Sheridan Health Services is a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and as such we uphold a model of care that places the patient at the center, incorporating the values and beliefs of the patient in all decision-making. We extend the reach of the clinic through public health outreach where nursing students provide community outreach and health education.  https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services

Examples of Work Performed

• Provides quality pharmaceutical services focused on exceptional patient service;
• Builds and maintains high quality business relations with co-workers, clinical affiliations, vendors, clients and other constituents;
• Gives professional and pedagogical services as a preceptor for pharmacy students, providing instruction and evaluation in the provision of clinical pharmacy services.
• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients, including processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders, counseling patients regarding health care and prescription medication needs, maintaining confidential information, maintaining controlled medication and required documentation.
• Models, enforces, and provides direction and guidance to students on proper patient service approaches and techniques to ensure patient needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved within state, university, and college guidelines and standards.
• Ensures compliance with state university, college policies, procedures, and regulations for assigned areas by analyzing and interpreting reports, implementing and monitoring loss prevention and safety controls, overseeing safety, operational, and quality assurance reviews, developing and implementing action plans, and providing direction and guidance on executing programs and strategic initiatives.
• Provides comprehensive patient care to patients by processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders; counseling patients regarding health care and prescription medication needs; and maintaining confidential information, controlled medications and required documentation.
• Maintains confidential information, documentation, and assigned records as required.

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring salary for this position has been established at $58/hour.

The above salary rate represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

 

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

Please contact hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu for information on disability accommodations

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• A PharmD degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure as a registered pharmacist in the State of Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a pharmacy retail and/or hospital setting.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado pharmacist license by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to complete CAQH by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to actively participation in health plan contracts.
• Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Must be willing and able to ensure strict compliance with University and professional policies/procedures
• Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
• Must be willing and able to support both adult and pediatric populations.
• Must be willing and able to maintain and renew Colorado pharmacist licenses

Competencies:

• Ability to develop collaboration with inter-professional colleagues
• Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve pharmacy and clinical objectives.
• Ability to build strong working relationships; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a diverse population of patients, their families, and other members of the health care team
• Ability to stay up to date on drug approvals, product recalls and changes to medications’ indications and warnings
• Ability to follow and ensure compliance with federal and state laws regulating pharmacy practice.
• Considerable degree of independent judgment and work priorities necessary to monitor and respond to patient, pharmacy, and clinic needs.
• Ability to use computer and clinic software, and to document in EHR in a prompt, timely manner, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Ability to effectively promote pharmacy and clinic through participation in marketing and patient recruitment
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical materials, their use, maintenance and storage
• Unconditional ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA and OSHA
• Ability to keep up to date with the latest regulations and best practices in the pharmacy field.
• Ability to manage the pharmacy team while serving as Pharmacist on Duty including fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Sep 14, 2021
Unposting Date: Sep 20, 2021, 12:59:00 AM