Clinical Pharmacist

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare•Tucson, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide pharmaceutical care under Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Pharmacy standards of practice and mission, federal laws, and regulations. The position is assigned to the Pharmacy Branch under the supervision and direction of the Chief Supervisory Pharmacist, TON Health Care, or a Supervisory Pharmacist. It has a primary duty station but may require work at any TONHC Pharmacy as needed, including temporary relocation to Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center. The role provides outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services, including dispensing and compounding medications, reviewing medication orders and patient records, counseling patients, managing inventory and controlled substances, and supporting clinical care and investigations. It also provides guidance to staff, contributes to training and committees, and may deliver pharmacy and drug information services in community locations. Alternative schedules and rotational duties may be assigned, including inpatient, on-call, night-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage at the Hospital. The work is performed in pharmacy and clinic areas with everyday exposure to infectious and contagious diseases. Personal protective equipment or clothing may be required. Duties involve frequent walking within medical facilities and may include lifting or moving boxes or medical equipment weighing over 25 pounds. The listed duties are illustrative and not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
License to practice pharmacy in at least one state or U.S. Territory; submit a copy of an active, unrestricted license.
Immunization against Measles and Rubella is required; annual influenza vaccination is recommended.
Upon recommendation for hire, complete a criminal background check and National FBI fingerprint check, including a 39-month driving record, to determine suitability for employment.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years.
If required, meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
Depending on department needs, may be required to demonstrate fluency in both Tohono O'odham and English as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of clinical pharmacy concepts, principles, practices, and techniques for providing direct patient services.
Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy operations.
Knowledge of the physical-chemical properties and characteristics of substances, therapeutic drug actions, and chemical, biological, pharmacological, and biopharmaceutical sciences.
Knowledge of planning, monitoring, and evaluating drug therapy in clinical settings.
Knowledge of appropriate reference and resource materials and how to use them.
Ability to communicate with patients about medication administration, use, actions, precautions, and storage.
Ability to communicate with other health providers about comprehensive patient treatment and educational activities related to patient care and Health Professional Students.
Ability to follow pharmacy primary-care acute- and chronic-care protocols and record patient medical information using the SOAP format.
Ability to work independently in accordance with policies and guidelines.
Ability to make professional pharmacy decisions considered authoritative and subject only to general systemic review.
Ability to supervise support personnel in completing individual tasks.
Ability to distinguish basic colors.
Ability to perform duties involving frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and handling or feeling objects; lifting or moving boxes or medical equipment weighing over 25 pounds may be required.
Ability to work in pharmacy and clinic areas with everyday exposure to infectious and contagious diseases and to wear personal protective equipment or clothing when required.

Nice To Haves

Board certification and/or completion of residency training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform outpatient pharmacy functions for the full range of pharmaceuticals provided by the medical facility, including controlled, investigational, and other drugs requiring special handling.
Process and verify new prescription orders and refill requests.
Verify and review medications prepared by technicians for dispensing and distribution.
Provide medication-related customer service and coordinate with other departments to support appropriate patient care.
Keep current on prescription drug knowledge and medication-related safety issues; maintain accurate drug files and document information in the electronic health record, including allergy information.
Review prescriptions, medication profiles, and patient records, using appropriate resources to determine whether prescribed pharmaceuticals are appropriate to dispense.
Compound or oversee the compounding of prescribed drugs, determining formulation, dosage form, quantity, concentration, and number of doses.
Educate and counsel patients about medications, administration, reactions, treatment courses, expected outcomes, and possible adverse consequences.
Manage controlled-substance and medication inventory records and procurement.
Complete reports and documentation required by Federal and Service Unit policies and procedures.
Inspect drug storage facilities periodically to ensure appropriate handling and accountability.
Collaborate with physicians on treatment courses for complex cases and advise on drug and drug-therapy options, including investigational and limited-use items.
Review drug-regimen efficiency and advise on alternatives and cost-effectiveness.
Report and document medication errors, related incidents, and unusual circumstances.
Perform inpatient pharmacy services and prepare sterile products and intravenous additives.
Review physician medication orders, patient medications, and records to prevent or counteract adverse drug reactions or interactions; verify that medications are appropriate for the indication and properly dosed.
Ensure pharmaceutical products are correctly labeled, handled, and stored.
Guide and support lower-grade staff and oversee operations to ensure professional standards, patient safeguards, laws, regulations, quality assurance, policies, and procedures are followed.
Train professional, non-professional, and prescribing staff on developments in drug therapy; assist with pharmacy-student training and train personnel in pharmaceutical preparation, storage, handling, and administration.
Provide specialized services to help patients manage diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and other chronic illnesses.
Represent the pharmacy department on committees and at meetings; support clinical investigations as required.
Provide pharmacy and drug information services to eligible TON Health Care individuals in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations.
Contribute to a team effort, meet the cultural needs of the tribe, understand cultural diversity, and perform other job-related duties aligned with pharmacy initiatives and goals.
Work alternative schedules as needed to provide continuity of service.