Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
The Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist delivers and documents pharmaceutical care throughout the medication-use process, tailoring care to the age and needs of each patient. The role evaluates medication orders and therapy, makes recommendations to support medication safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness, and works with prescribers and the healthcare team to resolve medication-related issues. The pharmacist also prepares and dispenses medications, oversees pharmacy technicians, interns, and students, and supports pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance. The position is based at Banner - University Medical Center South in Tucson, Arizona. The schedule varies and requires flexibility across shifts of 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 11:30 AM–8:00 PM, and 1:30 PM–10:00 PM. The role includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
Requirements
- Unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice and a pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Arizona incumbents must provide an Arizona Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at hire.
- Applicants not yet licensed in the state of practice must complete the Board of Pharmacy application process within 30 days of the job offer and obtain licensure within 90 days of hire, unless delayed by the State Board of Pharmacy.
- Banner Registry and Travel positions require an unrestricted pharmacist license (not an intern license) at hire and at least one year of acute-care hospital experience, including work in the specialty area as a pharmacist 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.
- Employees at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must hold and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and sign 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 assess their appropriateness and completeness using patient information such as age, height, weight, diagnosis, and laboratory values.
- Assess medication regimens and recommend changes to optimize safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness; contact prescribers and resolve medication-order problems as needed.
- Serve as a medication-information resource for patients and the healthcare team, providing requested information in a timely manner.
- Follow Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Clinical Consensus Group directives, and document patient-care activities, communications, adverse drug events, and clinical interventions in applicable electronic records.
- 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 verify accuracy before dispensing.
- Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations, potentially including technology, inventory management, and record keeping.
- Supervise and direct pharmacy technicians, interns, and students, and coordinate workflow.
- Provide care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served and comply with local, state, and federal pharmacy laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
