Pharmacist Per Diem

Ernest Health•Prescott Valley, AZ

12d

About The Position

Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Prescott Valley, Arizona, is seeking a per diem Pharmacist to join its patient-care team. The 44-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility specializes in stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex conditions, and also provides Home Health services in Northern Arizona. The hospital focuses on personalized, high-quality care that restores independence and improves lives. The Pharmacist consults with nursing and medical staff about prescription orders, patient reactions, errors, and complaints; conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval; and monitors assigned drug therapies, suggesting alternatives when appropriate. The role also includes consultation with physicians and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing, and integrating the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Current license as a Registered Pharmacist.
Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with nursing and medical staff regarding prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.
Conduct drug utilization reviews and prepare drug review criteria for medical staff approval.
Monitor drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggest alternatives as appropriate.
Consult with physicians and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.