Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
• Interprets physician prescription orders for medications and evaluates for dosage, route, frequency, interaction and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based upon physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial and safety appropriate to the age of the patient. Counsels the patient about the medication prescribed with the appropriate medication information.
• Helps to manage prescription inventory by ordering and maintaining appropriate par levels. Reconciles order invoices to the computer inventory.
• Supervises and coordinates the pharmacy technician's activities and duties.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to the prescription of the LIP guaranteeing safety and accuracy.
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively, identifying clinical and interdepartmental areas for improvement by the involved departments.
• Supervises all aspects of the compounding of specialty meds.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is required.
• Previous experience with a changing work load, schedule, and priorities is preferred.
• State of Colorado Pharmacist license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate or Adult Immunization Training Program for Pharmacists Certificate preferred.
Benefits at Vail Health Include:
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.