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St. Luke's Health System Clinical Lead Pharmacist – Outpatient Pharmacy Services in Boise, Idaho
Clinical Lead Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy Services (Part-Time)
Location: St. Luke’s Health System - Boise Headquarters
Address: 800 Park Ave, Boise, Idaho
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4 FTE)
Schedule: Two (2) administrative 8-hour days per week; schedule may vary based on departmental and site needs
Job Summary
The Clinical Lead Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy Services provides clinical leadership and program support across outpatient pharmacy operations within St. Luke’s Health System. This role partners closely with clinical and operational pharmacy leadership to develop, implement, and optimize pharmacy services and medication use processes.
The Clinical Lead Pharmacist serves as a key contributor to department-level initiatives, supports staff development, and ensures standardization and compliance of clinical pharmacy practices across assigned sites.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Program Development & Optimization
Collaborate within clinical pharmacy leadership structures to develop new clinical services and enhance existing programs
Lead and support 1-2 major department-level initiatives at a time
Optimize medication use processes to improve patient outcomes, safety, and operational efficiency
Partner with pharmacy operational leaders to ensure effective implementation of clinical services
Leadership & Education
Mentor and train pharmacists and pharmacy staff
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
Promote a culture of continuous learning, clinical excellence, and professional development
Site & Program Responsibilities
Function as a clinical lead, reporting to the Outpatient Pharmacy Clinical Program Coordinator
Coordinate practice activities under the direction of clinical leadership
Implement, monitor, and evaluate clinical system changes
Ensure clinical standardization across outpatient pharmacy services
Collaborate with site leadership to support FPPE (Focused Professional Practice Evaluation) and OPPE (Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation) compliance
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Degree from an accredited pharmacy program (PharmD or equivalent)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of pharmacist experience
Residency or MBA may be considered in lieu of required experience
Licenses & Certifications
Current Pharmacist License in the state of Idaho (or eligibility for licensure)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA, ARC, or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in outpatient or ambulatory pharmacy practice
Prior involvement in clinical program development or quality improvement initiatives
Experience precepting pharmacy students or residents
Strong understanding of medication use systems and healthcare operations
Why Join St. Luke’s?
Opportunity to influence and shape outpatient pharmacy services across a leading health system
Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on patient-centered care
Strong commitment to innovation, quality, and professional growth
Flexible part-time schedule supporting work-life balance
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.