Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
The Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist delivers pharmaceutical care through the medication use process, promoting safe, accurate, effective, and age-appropriate medication therapy. The pharmacist assesses patient-specific needs and clinical information, verifies medication orders, prepares and dispenses medications, documents patient care, and complies with pharmacy regulations and organizational policies. The role also coordinates pharmacy workflow and supervises pharmacy technicians, interns, and students. This is an assignment-based Banner Staffing Services position in Mesa, Arizona, requiring a minimum commitment of two shifts per month. Schedules vary with departmental staffing needs and may include day shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or evening shifts from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Registry/Per Diem positions are used as needed and do not guarantee hours or include a medical benefits package. A post-offer occupational health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check are required.
Requirements
- Unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice and a Pharmacy degree 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, and computer skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for working 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 system software, Microsoft applications, and automated dispensing systems.
- May be required to have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.
- Employees at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must have and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Employees at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must have and maintain a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
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 appropriateness and completeness using patient data such as age, height, weight, diagnosis, and laboratory values.
- Assess medication regimens and recommend changes to improve medication safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness; contact prescribers to resolve order issues.
- Serve as a medication information resource for patients and the health care team.
- Follow Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Clinical Consensus Group directives.
- Document patient care activities in the electronic medical record and other applicable electronic databases, including communications, adverse drug events, and clinical interventions.
- 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 policies 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.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid orientation
- Flexible schedules for 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; registry/per diem positions do not include a medical benefits package
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Job Type
Part-time
