Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Infectious Diseases

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson (BUMCT) is a nationally recognized leader in patient care, education, and groundbreaking research. Our campus is home to Diamond Children’s Medical Center, renowned for specialized pediatric intensive care, emergency medicine, and oncology services. As Southern Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, we are consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. Our physicians serve as full-time faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, supporting elite programs in heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience, and multi-organ transplantation. As an Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Infectious Diseases, you will provide direct patient care alongside our dedicated ID consult teams. In this role, you will manage antimicrobial therapy to optimize clinical outcomes and lead hospital-wide stewardship initiatives. Your responsibilities include real-time feedback on positive blood cultures, developing evidence-based guidelines, and collaborating with microbiology, nursing, and medical staff on quality improvement projects. You will also support the OPAT/CoPAT service through laboratory monitoring and transition-of-care optimization. Beyond clinical duties, you will mentor pharmacy residents and students. This is a full-time day shift position scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program. POSITION SUMMARY This position actively participates on the healthcare team as a pharmacotherapy expert to provide quality patient care in area of specialty. Participates in the optimal selection of drug therapy and designs a regimen to maximize therapeutic benefit and minimize toxicity. This position is accountable for on-going evaluation and documentation of all components of pharmaceutical care delivered to patients. Conducts educational activities, applies principles of performance improvement, and participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group activities as appropriate. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served. Accountable for departmental, and individual patient outcomes by assessing and evaluating data reflective of the patient’s status, interpreting the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements, and providing pharmaceutical care based on individual needs. Responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients using the medication use process. Oversees the activities of the pharmacy technicians, coordinating workflow, and the checking of medications prior to being dispensed. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice.

Requirements

A Doctorate in Pharmacy degree
at minimum completion of a PGY1 residency program.
Without residency training a minimum of 3 years of health-system progressive clinical pharmacy experience (evaluating disease state & medication management e.g. thromboembolic, diabetes, oncology, pharmacokinetics, pain management & nutrition, investigational studies, etc).
Board certification through the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (e.g. BCPS, BCOP).
Board certification must be active and maintained.
For pharmacists providing care in Investigational Drug Services, the ASHP Investigational Drug Service Certificate will be allowed.
Candidates who are not Board Certified will be given 24 months to achieve certification.
Pharmacist licensure in the state of practice
a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
If not licensed in the state of practice, must have completed the Board of Pharmacy application process within 30 days of job offer.
Must be licensed within 90 days of hire unless the delay is due to the State Board of Pharmacy.
May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.
Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
A current and unrestricted Pharmacist license (not intern) is required at the time of hire for BSS applicants.
Good organizational, problem solving and computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, Physicians, and other contacts.
Able to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer questions posed by customers.
Contributions to the profession and organization are expected.
Knowledge of medication management software, particularly pharmacy system software, Microsoft applications and automated dispensing systems.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a PGY2 residency or PGY1 residency plus a minimum of 3 years of health system experience.
Board Certification in appropriate area of specialty.
Expert level working knowledge of principles, practices, and operations in assigned area of responsibility.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Critically evaluates the management of disease states and adjusts or recommends adjustments to therapy to improve patient medication regimens.
Ensures appropriate and cost-effective medication therapy.
Areas of focus may include but are not limited to evaluating disease state management, medication management, and adverse drug reactions.
Adheres to all clinical practices approved by Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group (e.g., collaborative practice agreements).
Accurately and completely documents patient assessment data and clinical interventions.
Drug information expert in area of specialty and may act as a system resource.
Provides detailed drug information and education to healthcare team, pharmacy, patients, and community.
Provides education for pharmacy staff, students, and residents where applicable.
Reviews and evaluates medication orders for appropriateness and completeness with respect to patient data including age, height, weight, diagnosis, allergy, laboratory values and other pertinent patient information.
Complies with directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group (e.g. therapeutic substitutions, formulary management).
Applies the principles of continuous quality improvement consistent with job expectations.
Incorporates quality improvement principles into other activities and facility/system-based projects (i.e. data collection, documentation, med error and adverse drug event trending).
Participates in drug use evaluations and facility level medication safety oversight.
Participates in local and system-based committees (e.g. area of specialty or other related area) and effectively communicates to stakeholders.
Participates in the development of innovative drug-related patient care practices in their specialty at both institutional and system level.
Serves as a resource and mentor to other pharmacists, students, residents, and other health-care providers at both the facility and system level.
Meets ASHP preceptor qualifications.
Participates as primary preceptor to residents where applicable.
When needed, serves as the Program Director for the institution’s Pharmacy Practice Residency Program.
Serves as an educator, resource expert, and mentor to other pharmacists, students, residents, and/or other healthcare providers.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
Manage antimicrobial therapy to optimize clinical outcomes and lead hospital-wide stewardship initiatives.
Provide real-time feedback on positive blood cultures.
Develop evidence-based guidelines.
Collaborate with microbiology, nursing, and medical staff on quality improvement projects.
Support the OPAT/CoPAT service through laboratory monitoring and transition-of-care optimization.
Mentor pharmacy residents and students.