Clinical Pharmacist

Tohono O•Sells, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care in accordance with Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care (TONHC) 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, including Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center, as needed. Temporary relocation may be required. The role provides outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services, including prescription processing and verification, medication counseling, compounding and preparation of sterile products, inventory and controlled-substance management, medication safety, and drug information. The pharmacist collaborates with physicians and other health providers on treatment, supports chronic illness care and clinical investigations, and provides guidance, training, and oversight to pharmacy staff and other personnel. Work may include alternative schedules and rotational, on-call, nightshift, weekend, and holiday coverage. The position requires a pharmacy degree and an active, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in at least one state or U.S. territory. The incumbent must meet applicable background-check and employment suitability requirements. Work takes place in pharmacy and clinical areas, with regular exposure to infectious and contagious diseases and possible use of personal protective equipment. Physical duties include frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, handling objects, and potentially lifting or moving items weighing over 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Active, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in at least one state or U.S. territory; a copy of the active license must be submitted.
Knowledge of clinical pharmacy concepts, principles, practices, and techniques for providing direct patient services.
Knowledge of federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of substances, therapeutic drug actions, and chemical, biological, pharmacological, and biopharmaceutical sciences.
Knowledge of planning, monitoring, and evaluating drug therapy in a clinical setting.
Knowledge of appropriate reference materials and how to use them.
Ability to communicate with patients about medication administration, use, effects, precautions, and storage.
Ability to communicate with health providers about comprehensive patient treatment and educational activities related to patient care and health professional students.
Ability to follow pharmacy acute and chronic care protocols and document patient medical information using SOAP format.
Ability to work independently under policies and guidelines and make professional pharmacy decisions subject to general systemic review.
Ability to supervise support personnel in completing assigned tasks.
Ability to distinguish basic colors.
Immunization against Measles and Rubella is required; annual influenza vaccination is recommended.
Upon recommendation for hire, pass criminal background and National FBI fingerprint checks and meet suitability requirements, including review of a 39-month driving record.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with no DUIs or major traffic citations within the previous three years; if required to operate program vehicles, meet the Tohono O’odham Nation tribal employer’s insurance requirements for a driver’s permit.
May be required, based on department needs, to demonstrate fluency in both Tohono O’odham and English as a condition of employment.
Regularly talk or hear; frequently sit, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, stand, and bend; walk frequently between facility locations; potentially lift or move boxes or medical equipment weighing over 25 pounds; and wear protective equipment or clothing when needed for exposure to blood and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Board certification.
Completion of residency training.

Responsibilities

Perform outpatient pharmacy functions for the full range of pharmaceuticals provided by the medical facility, including controlled, investigational, and special-handling drugs.
Process and verify new prescriptions and refill requests; verify medications prepared by technicians before dispensing or distribution.
Provide medication-related customer service and coordinate with other departments and health providers to support patient care.
Maintain current knowledge of locally dispensed medications and medication safety issues; help maintain accurate drug files and document information in the electronic health record, including drug allergies.
Review prescriptions, patient medication profiles, and records, and use appropriate references to assess whether medications are appropriate to dispense.
Compound or oversee the compounding of prescribed drugs and determine appropriate formulations, dosage forms, quantities, concentrations, and doses.
Educate and counsel patients on medications, administration, reactions, treatment courses, likely outcomes, and potential adverse consequences.
Manage controlled-substance records, medication inventory, and procurement; complete required reports and documentation.
Inspect drug storage facilities periodically and ensure proper handling and accountability of medications.
Collaborate with physicians on complex cases, advise on drug and drug-therapy options, and review regimens for efficiency, alternatives, and cost-effectiveness.
Report and document medication errors, related incidents, and unusual circumstances.
Provide inpatient pharmacy services and prepare sterile products and intravenous additives.
Review physician medication orders, patient medications, and records to prevent or address adverse reactions and interactions; verify medication indications and dosing.
Ensure proper labeling, handling, and storage of pharmaceutical products.
Guide and support lower-grade staff, oversee pharmacy operations, and promote adherence to professional standards, patient safeguards, applicable laws and regulations, quality assurance, and policies and procedures.
Train professional, non-professional, and prescribing staff on developments in drug therapy; assist with pharmacy student training and train personnel in drug 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, and 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.
Follow applicable pharmacy primary care, acute care, and chronic care protocols and record patient medical information using the SOAP format.
Work independently under established policies and guidelines, supervise support personnel, contribute to team efforts, meet the cultural needs of the tribe, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide rotational coverage at TON facilities and hospital inpatient, on-call, nightshift, weekend, and holiday coverage as required.