Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist Multi State
About The Position
This position delivers pharmaceutical care to patients through the medication-use process and documents all components of care provided. The pharmacist assesses patient information and needs, provides age-appropriate care, and complies with local, state, and federal pharmacy practice laws. The role also oversees pharmacy technicians and interns, coordinates workflow, and approves medications before dispensing. The pharmacist processes and evaluates medication orders, assesses medication regimens, makes recommendations to support safe, effective, and cost-effective therapy, and communicates with prescribers and the care team. The role prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile and non-sterile compounded medications, and supports pharmacy operations such as technology, inventory, and record keeping. The schedule varies throughout the week based on department needs.
Requirements
- Unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice and a Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- If not licensed in the state of practice, complete the Board of Pharmacy application process within 30 days of the job offer. Obtain licensure in Colorado within 90 days and in additional states Nebraska and Nevada within 180 days of hire, unless delayed by the applicable state board.
- For Banner Registry and Travel positions: hold a current, unrestricted pharmacist license (not an intern license) at hire and have at least one year of acute-care hospital experience, including work in an acute-care setting in the specialty area within the past 12 months.
- Good organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
- Ability to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer customer questions.
- Knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information systems, Microsoft applications, and automated dispensing systems.
- For employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintained throughout employment, and signature of an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency program or previous clinical pharmacy experience.
- Previous hospital experience.
- Additional related education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Process medication orders and evaluate their appropriateness and completeness using patient data, including age, height, weight, diagnosis, and laboratory values.
- Assess medication regimens and formulate recommendations to support the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of prescribed therapies.
- Contact prescribers with recommendations, resolve medication-order problems, and serve as a resource to patients and the health care team by providing timely medication information.
- Follow directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Clinical Consensus Group.
- Document patient-care activities in the electronic medical record and other applicable electronic databases, including communications, adverse drug events, and clinical interventions.
- Use BPS educational resources to develop competence in current and future acute pharmacy clinical practices and activities.
- Assist with training and onboarding new staff as applicable.
- Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile and non-sterile compounded medications, accurately and promptly in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate medication preparation and distribution and verify accuracy before dispensing.
- Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations, which may include technology, inventory management, and record keeping.
- Supervise and direct pharmacy technicians, interns, and students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
