Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
The Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist delivers pharmaceutical care to patients throughout the medication-use process, ensuring medication orders are appropriate, complete, safe, effective, and accurately dispensed. The pharmacist assesses patient-specific clinical information and provides care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients, documents patient-care activities, and follows applicable pharmacy laws and regulations. The position coordinates medication preparation and distribution, oversees pharmacy technicians, interns, and students, and may manage pharmacy technology, inventory, and record keeping. It also supports staff training and onboarding as applicable. Banner Staffing Services positions are registry/per-diem roles used as needed at Banner Health facilities and do not have guaranteed hours. This opportunity offers the option to participate in certain health, financial, and security benefits, but registry/per-diem positions do not include a medical benefits package.
Requirements
- Unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice and a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- For Banner Registry and Travel positions, a current, unrestricted pharmacist license (not an intern license) at the time of hire.
- For Banner Registry and Travel positions, at least one year of acute-care hospital experience, including work as a pharmacist in the specialty area in an acute-care setting within the past 12 months.
- Good organizational, problem-solving, computer, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, 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 system software, Microsoft applications, and automated dispensing systems.
- A valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy may be required.
- If working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
- If working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus, a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
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 assess their appropriateness and completeness using patient information such as age, height, weight, diagnosis, and laboratory values.
- Assess patient medication regimens and recommend changes to promote medication safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness; contact prescribers to resolve order issues and provide medication information to patients and healthcare team members.
- Follow Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Clinical Consensus Group directives, and document patient-care activities in the electronic medical record and other applicable databases.
- Pursue professional development using BPS educational resources and 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 policies and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate medication preparation and distribution and ensure 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.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid orientation
- Flexible schedules (select positions)
- Fewer shifts cancelled
- Weekly pay
- 403(b) pre-tax retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee wellness program
- Discount entertainment tickets
- Restaurant and shopping discounts
- Auto Purchase Plan
- Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits; no medical benefits package is offered for registry/per-diem positions.
