Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacist seeking a challenging opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care? Look no further! Join our team with an award-winning healthcare system and one of the most progressive healthcare centers in our region. Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is located in beautiful northwest Arizona. Experience the magic of Kingman's stunning Arizona sunsets and thrive in an outdoor enthusiast's dream destination with picturesque mountain ranges, nearby lakes, vibrant parks, and plenty of outdoor activity. Kingman is an incredible community to live, work, and play! Position Purpose: Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders. Acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and other department personnel. Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care by performing the related duties. Supervise, coordinate, and participate in pharmaceutical services related to the preparation and dispensing of drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies. Staff pharmacists supervise and direct support personnel.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate Degree
Licensure: Licensed in the State of Arizona or will consider candidates eligible for Arizona licensure
Must be able to distinguish color
sit approximately 37% of the time
stand 30%
walk 33%
carry/lift 25 -75 pounds
Duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and exposure to chemicals, biological, and radioactive substances

Responsibilities

Review and verify medication orders (Inpatient) and prescriptions (Outpatient) for appropriateness, dosage, potential drug interactions, adverse events, and therapeutic efficacy; recommend therapy adjustments to meet patient goals.
Supervise sterile and non-sterile compounding of medications following national standards
Perform comprehensive medication history review to prevent errors and omissions
Provide drug information and pharmaceutical consultation to the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure evidence-based treatment plans
Educate patients and caregivers on medication use and potential side effects
Participate in chronic or acute disease management through monitoring patient’s chart, following approved protocols, and/or collaborative practice agreements.
Implement strategies to improve medication adherence and assist with access issues, such as prior authorizations or patient assistance programs.
Supervise pharmacy technicians, and support staff, ensuring accountability for inventory management and accurate medication orders/prescription filling.
Ensure all clinical activities and documentation meet Federal and State regulations, and institutional protocols
Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.
Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the preparation, labeling and dispensing of drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and maintenance of all required records.
Plan and schedule work for the shift group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning, space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties. Train new personnel and assist in staff and patient education programs/activities.
Compile charges for prescriptions filled; maintain accountability and cost records on drugs and pharmaceutical supplies prepared and dispensed.
Maintain interface with medical staff to provide information pertaining to new pharmaceutical supplies, formulary, drug usage and compatibility and new regulations regarding drug controls.
Compound, package and label ointments, solutions and bulk pharmaceutical supplies according to standard formulas; mix prescribed drugs with intravenous solutions as required.
Maintain and support the hospital formulary and inventory, reorder and stock medications and supplies as required.
Perform related distributive and clinical duties.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available
Health and Well-Being
Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous Retirement Leave Accruals and Cash Out Opportunities
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Identity Theft Protection
On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
Career Growth and Development
Paid Continuing Education Conferences/Meetings
Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
So much more!