Pharmacist

Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Accurately enters/verifies medication orders and performs final check prior to dispensing of all medications, including sterile products, chemotherapy, TPN’s, and controlled substances.
• Performs and documents clinical activities and interventions accurately
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel to provide timely, comprehensive, and cost effective pharmaceutical services. Participates in hospital safety/quality programs and assists in training new staff and students.
• Responds to code arrests and other emergent situations where pharmacist assistance is needed.
• Performs essential duties of pharmacy manager or director in his/her absence when the pharmacy clinical coordinator is not available. May be required to work at other Carondelet network facilities.
• Acts as an agent, and under the supervisor, of the facility medical director while performing medication management related activities at a remote site commonly owned and operated by the Hospital.

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited School or College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
  • Experience: Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Valid current Arizona Registered Pharmacist License.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) upon employment .
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: Hospital pharmacy experience and/or completion of an ASHP accredited hospital based residency.
  • Certifications: Board Certified. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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