Medication Safety Quality Pharmacist Specialist

Banner Health • Glendale, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is seeking a Medication Safety Quality Pharmacist Specialist to join their Pharmacy team at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona. This role is crucial in ensuring patient safety and optimizing medication therapy. The specialist will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, utilizing clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe, effective treatments. Responsibilities include evaluating and monitoring medication regimens, documenting patient care, educating healthcare staff, participating in quality improvement initiatives, overseeing pharmacy technician workflow, verifying medications, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The position operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and a tertiary care destination, known for its high-quality, safe patient care.

Requirements

• A Doctorate in Pharmacy degree and at minimum completion of a PGY1 residency program.
• Without residency training, a minimum of 3 years of health-system progressive clinical pharmacy experience (evaluating disease state & medication management e.g. thromboembolic, diabetes, oncology, pharmacokinetics, pain management & nutrition, investigational studies, etc).
• Board certification through the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (e.g. BCPS, BCOP). Board certification must be active and maintained.
• For pharmacists providing care in Investigational Drug Services, the ASHP Investigational Drug Service Certificate will be allowed.
• Candidates who are not Board Certified will be given 24 months to achieve certification.
• Requires pharmacist licensure in the state of practice and a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• If not licensed in the state of practice, must have completed the Board of Pharmacy application process within 30 days of job offer.
• Must be licensed within 90 days of hire unless the delay is due to the State Board of Pharmacy.
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.
• Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
• A current and unrestricted Pharmacist license (not intern) is required at the time of hire for BSS applicants.
• Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, Physicians, and other contacts.
• Must be able to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer questions posed by customers.
• Contributions to the profession and organization are expected.
• Must have knowledge of medication management software, particularly pharmacy system software, Microsoft applications and automated dispensing systems.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY2 residency or PGY1 residency plus a minimum of 3 years of health system experience.
• Board Certification in appropriate area of specialty.
• Expert level working knowledge of principles, practices, and operations in assigned area of responsibility.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care as a key member of the healthcare team, using clinical expertise to optimize medication therapy, improve patient outcomes, and ensure safe, effective treatment.
• Evaluates and monitors medication regimens.
• Documents patient care activities.
• Educates healthcare staff.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversees pharmacy technician workflow.
• Verifies medications prior to dispensing.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.
• Actively participates on the healthcare team as a pharmacotherapy expert to provide quality patient care in area of specialty.
• Participates in the optimal selection of drug therapy and designs a regimen to maximize therapeutic benefit and minimize toxicity.
• Accountable for on-going evaluation and documentation of all components of pharmaceutical care delivered to patients.
• Conducts educational activities.
• Applies principles of performance improvement.
• Participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group activities as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served.
• Accountable for departmental, and individual patient outcomes by assessing and evaluating data reflective of the patient’s status, interpreting the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements, and providing pharmaceutical care based on individual needs.
• Responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients using the medication use process.
• Oversees the activities of the pharmacy technicians, coordinating workflow, and the checking of medications prior to being dispensed.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice.
• Critically evaluates the management of disease states and adjusts or recommends adjustments to therapy to improve patient medication regimens.
• Ensures appropriate and cost-effective medication therapy.
• Areas of focus may include but are not limited to evaluating disease state management, medication management, and adverse drug reactions.
• Adheres to all clinical practices approved by Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group (e.g., collaborative practice agreements).
• Accurately and completely documents patient assessment data and clinical interventions.
• Drug information expert in area of specialty and may act as a system resource.
• Provides detailed drug information and education to healthcare team, pharmacy, patients, and community.
• Provides education for pharmacy staff, students, and residents where applicable.
• Reviews and evaluates medication orders for appropriateness and completeness with respect to patient data including age, height, weight, diagnosis, allergy, laboratory values and other pertinent patient information.
• Complies with directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group (e.g. therapeutic substitutions, formulary management).
• Applies the principles of continuous quality improvement consistent with job expectations.
• Incorporates quality improvement principles into other activities and facility/system-based projects (i.e. data collection, documentation, med error and adverse drug event trending).
• Participates in drug use evaluations and facility level medication safety oversight.
• Participates in local and system-based committees (e.g. area of specialty or other related area) and effectively communicates to stakeholders.
• Participates in the development of innovative drug-related patient care practices in their specialty at both institutional and system level.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to other pharmacists, students, residents, and other health-care providers at both the facility and system level.
• Meets ASHP preceptor qualifications.
• Participates as primary preceptor to residents where applicable.
• When needed, serves as the Program Director for the institution’s Pharmacy Practice Residency Program.
• Serves as an educator, resource expert, and mentor to other pharmacists, students, residents, and/or other healthcare providers.

Benefits

• Innovation and highly trained staff
• Nationally recognized leader that values excellence
• Premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages
• Best-in-class 5-star CMS rating
• Support a drug-free work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree