Pharmacist Part Time

Ernest Health•Prescott Valley, AZ

About The Position

Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a part-time Pharmacist to join its patient-care team in Prescott Valley, Arizona. 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 describes its care as personalized and focused on restoring independence and improving lives. The Pharmacist consults with nursing and medical staff about prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints; conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval; monitors assigned drug therapies and suggests alternatives when appropriate; and consults with physicians and physician groups about financial risk management related to prescribing. The role also integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital participates in Ernest Health recognition, wellness, and retention programs, and offers employee feedback channels including “My Ernest Journey” and its Engagement Survey.

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 on 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.