Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your career today and your future. Banner University Medical Center Tucson (BUMCT) is a nationally recognized, world-class medical center focused on making healthcare easier so life can be better. The Tucson campus has 650 licensed beds including unique specialty units such as pediatrics, solid organ transplant, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, among others. Our collaboration with the University of Arizona Health Sciences campuses makes BUMCT a well-respected academic medical facility, which provides unique teaching opportunities with pharmacy residents and students as well as medical residents and nursing students. There are also numerous opportunities to collaborate on research as well as the option to obtain free live CE. The inpatient pharmacy at BUMCT provides medications to patients in all areas of the hospital and several hospital-based clinics. We dispense approximately three million doses of medication annually and service a very acutely ill population while providing an elevated level of pharmacy services to our patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As an Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist joining the team, you will become part of an elite professional group of Pharmacists. You will have an elevated level of expertise and work alongside a very motivated team to provide first-class service to our patients. We work in unison with outstanding pharmacists and dedicated nursing staff. At BUMCT you will have the opportunity to gain experience inpatient pharmacy operations to include, compounding procedures, IV preparation, and total parenteral nutrition compounding. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact with the nursing staff on about twenty-five nursing units as we provide first-class service to our patients. The schedule for this position will be 10 hour shifts, 10:30AM-8:30PM. Looking for those with availability to cover weekday and weekend shifts. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. This position is responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients using the medication use process. A Clinical Staff Pharmacist is accountable for documentation of all components of pharmaceutical care they deliver to patients. Oversees the activities of pharmacy technicians and interns, coordinating workflow and approving medications prior to being dispensed. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served. Must assess data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements and provide pharmaceutical care based on those needs. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice.

Requirements

Unrestricted Pharmacist licensure in the state of practice.
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.
For Banner Registry and Travel positions: current and unrestricted Pharmacist license (not intern) at the time of hire.
For Banner Registry and Travel positions: minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
For Banner Registry and Travel positions: experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a pharmacist in the specialty area.
Good organizational, problem solving, and computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts.
Ability to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer questions posed by customers.
Knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing system.
May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.
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.
Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment (requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility).

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

Processes medication orders and evaluates their appropriateness and completeness with respect to patient data including age, height, weight, diagnosis, laboratory values, and other pertinent patient information.
Utilizes clinical pharmacy skills to assess patient medication regimens and formulates recommendations to ensure optimal safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness for all prescribed medication therapies. Contacts the prescriber with suggestions for improvement and resolves problems with medication orders as needed. Serves as a resource for patients and the health care team. Provides requested medication information in a timely manner.
Complies with directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group. Documents activities related to patient care in the electronic medical record and other electronic databases as applicable (e.g. pharmacist to pharmacist/provider communication, adverse drug event reporting, and clinical interventions).
Drives their professional development through the utilization of BPS educational resources to achieve competence in the current and future BH acute pharmacy core clinical practices and activities. Additionally, assist with training and onboarding of new staff as applicable.
Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile or non-sterile compounded medications, in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with company policies and procedures and established regulatory requirements. Coordinates medication preparation and distribution and ensures accuracy prior to dispensing medications.
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, which may include management of technology, inventory management, and accurate record keeping. Supervises and directs the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and students.