Clinical Pharmacist

Tohono O•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care under Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Pharmacy standards of practice and mission, and in accordance with 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. The pharmacist performs outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services, reviews and verifies prescriptions and medication orders, supports safe preparation and dispensing, provides patient counseling and education, and advises on drug therapy. The role also involves medication inventory and controlled-substance records, documentation and reporting, medication safety, staff guidance and training, specialized services for chronic illnesses, committee participation, and pharmacy services in community locations. Rotational, on-call, night-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required.

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 pharmacy license.
Immunization against Measles and Rubella is required.
Ability to distinguish basic colors.
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 to operate program vehicles, meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements for a driver's permit.
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 substance properties and characteristics, 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, actions, precautions, and storage.
Ability to communicate with other health providers about comprehensive patient treatment and patient-care and health-professional-student education.
Ability to follow pharmacy primary-care acute and chronic-care protocols and record patient medical information using the SOAP format.
Ability to work independently under policies and guidelines.
Ability to make professional pharmacy decisions that are authoritative and subject only to general systemic review.
Ability to supervise support personnel in completing assigned tasks.
Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stand, and bend.
Frequent walking to various locations in the medical facility.
May need to lift or move boxes or medical equipment weighing over 25 pounds.
Work in pharmacy and clinic areas with everyday exposure to infectious and contagious diseases; may need to wear personal protective equipment or clothing to prevent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Board certification and/or completion of residency training is preferred.
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended.

Responsibilities

Perform outpatient pharmacy functions for the 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.
Maintain current knowledge of locally dispensed medications and medication-related safety issues.
Maintain medication drug files and use the electronic health record to document notes and enter or edit drug allergy information.
Review prescriptions, patient medication profiles, and patient records; use appropriate references to determine whether prescribed pharmaceuticals are appropriate to dispense.
Compound or oversee compounding of prescribed drugs, determining formulation, dosage forms, quantities, concentrations, and number of doses.
Educate and counsel patients about medications, administration, reactions, treatment courses, likelihood of success, and possible adverse consequences.
Manage controlled-substance records, medication inventory, and procurement.
Complete reports and documentation required by federal and Service Unit policies and procedures.
Inspect drug storage facilities periodically to ensure correct handling and accountability.
Consult with physicians on complex or challenging cases, including drug and drug-therapy choices, investigational items, 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 and interactions.
Verify that medications are appropriate for their indications and are dosed appropriately.
Ensure pharmaceutical products are correctly labeled, handled, and stored.
Guide and support lower-grade staff and oversee operations for compliance with professional standards, patient safeguards, applicable laws and regulations, quality assurance, 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.
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.
Work alternative schedules as needed to provide continuity of service.
Contribute to a team effort and perform other job-related duties in support of pharmacy initiatives and goals.
Meet the cultural needs of the tribe and understand cultural diversity.