Clinical Pharmacist

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare•Sells, 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 Supervisory Pharmacist. It has a primary duty station but may require work at any TONHC Pharmacy, including temporary relocation to Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center. The Clinical Pharmacist provides outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services, including prescription processing and verification, medication review, compounding and preparation of sterile products, patient counseling, drug information, and support for chronic illness management. The position manages medication inventory and controlled-substance records, supports safe medication use and quality assurance, and provides guidance and training to staff and students. Work may include alternative schedules and rotational duties at TON facilities, including inpatient, on-call, night-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy, and/or board certification and/or completion of residency training; doctoral degree, board certification, and residency training are identified as preferred in the posting.
License to practice pharmacy in at least one state or U.S. Territory; provide a copy of the active, unrestricted license.
Immunization against Measles and Rubella is required; annual influenza vaccination is recommended.
Upon recommendation for hire, pass a criminal background check and National FBI fingerprint check, including a 39-month driving record review.
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 to receive a driver's permit.
Depending on departmental 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 and chemical properties 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, 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 while following 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 individual tasks.
Ability to distinguish basic colors.
Able to meet the physical demands described, including frequent walking and the possibility of lifting or moving boxes or medical equipment weighing over 25 pounds.
Able to work in the pharmacy and clinic area with everyday exposure to infectious and contagious diseases and wear personal protective equipment or clothing when required.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy, board certification, and/or completion of residency training.
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended.
Fluency in both Tohono O'odham and English may be required based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities

Perform outpatient pharmacy functions for the full range of pharmaceuticals, including controlled, investigational, and specially handled drugs.
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 patient care.
Maintain current knowledge of locally dispensed medications and medication-related safety issues.
Maintain accurate 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, using appropriate references to determine whether prescribed pharmaceuticals are appropriate to dispense.
Compound or oversee the compounding of prescribed drugs, determining formulation, dosage forms, quantities, concentrations, and number of doses.
Educate and counsel patients about medications, administration, possible reactions, treatment courses, likelihood of success, and potential adverse consequences, according to established policies and procedures.
Manage controlled-substance records, medication inventory, and procurement.
Complete required reports and documentation under federal and Service Unit policies and procedures.
Inspect drug storage facilities periodically to ensure proper handling and accountability.
Collaborate with physicians on treatment courses for unusually complex or challenging cases and advise on drug therapies, including investigational and limited-use items.
Review drug regimens for 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 address adverse drug reactions and interactions.
Verify that prescribed medications are appropriate for the indication and appropriately dosed.
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, laws, 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 the preparation, storage, handling, and administration of drugs and other pharmaceuticals.
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 when needed to provide continuity of service.
Contribute to a team effort and perform other job-related duties in keeping with pharmacy initiatives and goals.
Meet the cultural needs of the tribe and understand cultural diversity.