Pharmacist - PRN
About The Position
Exceptional Community Hospital in Maricopa, Arizona, is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care from admission through discharge, as well as emergency and ambulatory services. The pharmacist will work with electronic medical records and bedside medication verification systems in a supportive, collaborative community-hospital environment with clinical services comparable to larger institutions. The role includes interpreting and clarifying medication orders, providing drug information and clinical consultation during emergency codes, monitoring drug therapy, and collaborating with physicians and clinical staff on medication management. It also involves compounding and packaging medications, managing controlled substances, maintaining Omnicell automated dispensing systems, medication billing and charge capture, patient and family counseling, and pharmaceutical education for nursing staff. This is an as-needed PRN position with a flexible schedule. The posting describes competitive hourly rates and additional compensation for evening and weekend shifts.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an AACP-accredited program.
- Current Arizona Pharmacist license.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification; waived for retail pharmacy roles.
- Expert knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and compounding.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient counseling abilities.
- Excellent communication with healthcare teams and patients.
- Proficiency with pharmacy technology and electronic health records.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a free-standing emergency department or micro-hospital pharmacy.
- Emergency medicine or acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and clarify medication orders across all therapeutic areas.
- Provide drug information and clinical consultation during emergency codes and other emergency situations.
- Monitor drug therapy and recommend therapeutic alternatives.
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff on optimal medication management.
- Compound, label, and package medications according to professional protocols.
- Manage controlled substance security and documentation.
- Maintain Omnicell automated dispensing systems.
- Ensure accurate medication billing and charge capture.
- Counsel patients and families on medication use, side effects, and safety.
- Support nursing staff with ongoing pharmaceutical education.
- Promote safe and effective drug therapy practices.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN schedule.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Additional compensation for evening and weekend shifts.
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
