Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics

Job Summary:

This faculty member in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy will have the primary responsibility of providing exemplary patient care as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the outpatient Special Care Clinic (SCC) of Children's Hospital Colorado based on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. Children's Hospital Colorado is a private, not-for-profit pediatric healthcare system which has been consistently ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country. The SCC, a multidisciplinary ambulatory practice, is one of the nation's largest special needs clinics dedicated to the care of children with medical complexity, offering primary and consultative care to this vulnerable population. The SCC cares for a heterogeneous patient population of children with genetic disorders, developmental/neurodevelopmental disabilities, complex chronic medical conditions, and high-risk neonates, as a few examples. Primary clinical responsibilities of this position include providing direct patient care, resolving medication-related problems, participating in collaborative practice agreements, and serving as a medication expert to the SCC while providing care to children and youth with complex health care needs. This faculty member will collaborate with a clinical faculty partner in the SCC to provide exemplary care to patients and families, further develop innovative clinical services for patients and providers, and further develop this clinic as a model practice and training site. The faculty member will also play an active role in the clinical education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other healthcare professionals through experiential training in the SCC. Successful candidates for this position would have opportunities to teach in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in required and elective courses. In addition, successful candidates for this position are expected to engage in scholarly activities that help document the value of clinical pharmacy services and improvements in patient care and outcomes in the SCC. Finally, this faculty member will provide service to the school and the pharmacy profession. The allocation of time related to this position is approximately 90% in clinical patient care and related activities occurring in the clinic (e.g. experiential education, scholarship) and 10% in academic responsibilities such as professional service and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in providing clinical care services in the area of pediatric ambulatory care in the SCC.
• *Function as an interdisciplinary member of the patient care teams to support all medication management activities in the SCC.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with clinic providers and staff to become a valued and contributing team member.
• Work with clinic providers, staff, and administration to develop and implement clinic- and population-level medication interventions targeted to improve quality metrics.
• Work collaboratively with providers, clinic staff, and care managers to reduce adverse drug events and improve medication management for care transitions and complex or high utilizing patients.
• Educate staff and providers regarding medication management best practices including updates on new medications and clinical guidelines, chronic disease state management, and others.
• Provide quality teaching services in the School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program. Teaching includes preparing and presenting lectures and active learning sessions, precepting student Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), evaluating student performance using various assessment methods, and mentoring and advising students.
• Provide clinical instruction and mentoring to pediatric pharmacy residents at CHCO.
• Participate in a scholarly program focused on clinical pharmacist activities in the SCC. Scholarly activity may include conducting projects which document and establish the value of clinical pharmacy services and clinical interventions, writing manuscripts relevant to patient care activities in the SCC and that are published in peer-reviewed academic journals, and presenting abstracts or educational presentations at professional meetings.
• Participate in professional service activities such as university or school committee work, participation in professional organizations, and attendance at seminars, conferences, special courses, and scientific meetings.

Work Location: This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is nationally recognized for its leadership in pharmacy education and strong commitment to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy (DOCP) provides unprecedented opportunities for individuals with a strong commitment to an academic career encompassing innovative educational, service, and scholarly activities. The school is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-eligible, clinical teaching track faculty position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor with training and experience in the area of Pediatrics.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Applicants must have a PharmD degree
• Completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency training in pediatrics, or a similar program
• Candidates must have, or be eligible for, pharmacist licensure in Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed a PGY2 residency program (or equivalent experience) in pediatrics
• Board certification in an area appropriate for this position such as pediatrics, ambulatory care or pharmacotherapy (BCPPS, BCACP, BCPS)
• Previous academic experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Practice experience in pediatrics.
• Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice, particularly in pediatrics and the care of medically complex children
• Experience developing innovative pharmacy practice services.
• Teaching and mentoring ability.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and reasoning ability.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Planning and organizing ability.
• Project management ability.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

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

Questions should be directed to: Luke Orth, PharmD; lucas.orth@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until July 31, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $126,000-137,000, depending on previous experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and CHCO are 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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.