Pharmacist - Inpatient/Outpatient

KurzSolutions•Phoenix, AZ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community – Phoenix, AZ Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It's known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants. Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Phoenix here! Airport Information: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is a major public airport located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the United States, offering 145 nonstop flights. The airport is a hub for several major airlines and serves as a crucial connecting point for flights throughout North America. It has a well-developed network of domestic and international routes, connecting passengers to various destinations worldwide. For more information about the airport, check out their website here! About the Facility – Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) is a healthcare facility in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to providing medical services to Native American and Alaska Native communities. Serving over 152,000 patients, PIMC offers a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, dental care, behavioral health services, and wellness programs. The Tribes that comprise the Phoenix Service Unit include the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, San Lucy District of the Tohono O'odham Nation, Tonto Apache Tribe, Yavapai-Apache Indian Tribe, and Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe. Many patients are residents of the greater Phoenix area and hail from Tribes throughout the U.S. Facility Address: 4212 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016

Requirements

Must have a degree from a school of pharmacy approved by a state-accrediting agency.
Shall possess a current, active, unrestricted license from any of the 50 United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
Shall maintain continuing education/certification and have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacist within the past 36 months.

Responsibilities

Screen patient charts to ensure medication orders are aligned with the chart note as well as lab work, vitals, allergies, etc.
Process new medication orders.
Fill prescription orders when needed.
Check filled prescription orders for accuracy.
Educate patients on medication therapy.
Provide patient education.
Work in a collaborative fashion with the pharmacy team and providers to ensure timely and accurate pharmaceutical services.
Answer provider questions regarding drug therapy and question providers when appropriate to ensure the proper medication, in the proper dose and dosage form, is dispensed to the patient.
Recognize life-threatening emergencies, initiate and maintain resuscitation measures, and perform other emergency procedures as appropriate to the situation.
Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate interventions as appropriate to the situation.
Answer and screen telephone calls, take refill requests, and input outside prescriptions into the system.
Perform controlled substance audits as/if directed
Help put away orders as needed.
I.V. admixtures and inpatient drug distribution will be carried out based on patient care needs and following Service Unit policies and procedures.
Administer immunizations (certification required)
Participate in training and competency activities, including: Annual safety and infection control Other mandatory training as assigned