Pharmacist I/II - Lechee Pharmacy OP

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation•LeChee, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy and medication-management services at the TCRHCC main campus in accordance with TCRHCC policies. The role delivers direct patient care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, oncology, and obstetric patients. It requires rotational day, evening, and night shifts, including weekends and holidays. The posting describes career advancement through pharmacist tiers to Advanced Practice Pharmacist based on pharmacy experience. Advanced Practice Pharmacists provide clinical pharmacy services to inpatient and outpatient departments; additional advanced-tier duties described include specialized pharmacy-based clinics, clinical-service analysis and program development, policy and procedure administration, and oversight of clinic operations and staff. The position includes reviewing and managing medication therapy, counseling patients, supporting clinical teams and emergency care, handling and preparing medications including hazardous and chemotherapy agents, and contributing to medication safety and quality improvement. Pharmacists supervise and guide pharmacy technicians and participate in staff training, committees, and continuing education.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a school recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.
Current, valid, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia.
Current and maintained Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Pharmacist I: no experience required for entry-level incumbents.
Pharmacist II: at least one year of experience as a Registered Pharmacist.
Satisfactory performance in prior and current employment, supported by positive employment references.
High ethical standards, with no history of complaints or prior records of substance abuse.
Reliability and dependability, including reporting to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
Positive professional attitude and good interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge of legal dispensing practices, federal pharmacy regulations, and therapeutic incompatibilities.
Knowledge of sterile compounding, USP 800 regulations, and non-sterile compounding procedures.
Knowledge of drug-drug, drug-disease-state, and drug-allergy incompatibilities.
Knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics for common disease states and treatment modalities, pathophysiology, and pharmacokinetics.
Satisfactory completion of job interviews, background and reference checks, fingerprint clearance, physical examinations, and other required screenings.
Submission of complete and accurate required employment documents and information.
Ability to meet the stated physical and mental demands, including working rotational shifts, adapting to shift work and flexible schedules, concentrating, communicating, managing multiple priorities and stressful situations, and working independently.

Responsibilities

Conduct authorized outpatient pharmacy clinics, obtain relevant health histories, follow and adjust treatment plans, and monitor patient outcomes.
Review inpatient and outpatient medical records and medication therapy for safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness; consult with medical staff and collaborate with nursing staff as needed.
Review and assess oncology chemotherapy treatment plans and verify medication orders, dosage, schedules, routes, and safe administration using laboratory information and evidence-based practices.
Counsel patients, representatives, and family members on safe and effective medication use and adherence.
Participate in TCRHCC pandemic and disaster drills and respond to actual disaster events.
Support the development of hospital staff pharmacological knowledge through clinical programs and training of pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and other health professionals.
Maintain pharmacological knowledge through continuing education and professional activities.
Provide pharmacological information to healthcare professionals and consult with providers about drug properties, including absorption, metabolism, and excretion across age groups.
In inpatient settings, attend multidisciplinary rounds, respond to Code Blue and Level 1 trauma events, support emergency medication preparation and dosing, and plan and maintain emergency drug supplies.
Document clinical activities and update patient problem lists and medication allergy information in medical records.
Provide pharmaceutical services focused on therapeutic drug monitoring and analyze medication regimens to support effective, safe, and economical treatment.
Use required personal protective equipment, follow safe donning and doffing procedures, and complete training in cleaning and decontamination processes.
Gain competency in pharmacy software and supervise and guide pharmacy technicians in delivering pharmacy services.
Meet key performance indicators and perform other duties assigned by Pharmacy Services leadership.
Identify and report medication errors and adverse drug reactions, and identify opportunities to improve safety and pharmacy operations.
Select, procure, prepare, and dispense medications meeting applicable quality standards; evaluate prescriptions for appropriateness to patient age, weight, and gender.
Demonstrate competency in hazardous medication management and safely handle and prepare hazardous medications, including chemotherapeutic agents and biologicals.
Package, manufacture, and compound products, including unit doses and intravenous additives, when commercially available premixes are unavailable.
Maintain required legal records for controlled substances and other prescription products.
Represent the Pharmacy department on hospital-wide committees and implement and present drug utilization reviews to the quality assurance committee through the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee as needed.
For the advanced practice tiers described, provide specialized clinical pharmacy services, analyze clinical services and develop programs, administer policies and procedures, and manage designated clinic operations with technical and administrative supervision of professional and non-professional employees.