Staff Pharmacist Retail

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your career today and your future. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – apply today. As a Staff Pharmacist Retail with Banner Staffing Services, you will be an integral part of providing continuing patient care and have the privilege to focus on our discharging population and Banner employees. Our Retail Staff Pharmacists are responsible for processing prescriptions from beginning to end, communicating with the patient’s care team, and providing more in depth consultations, as needed. Previous retail pharmacy experience is preferred. You will float between Banner Family Pharmacies at BUMCT, BUMCS, and Casa Grande to help cover PTO, sick coverage, and holidays. Shifts could be any day Sunday - Monday. Shifts are typically 8 or 10 hours, anytime between 6AM - 8PM Monday - Friday, and 8AM - 6PM on Saturdays and Sundays. You are required to complete 2 shifts per month, regardless of hours worked. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy: Competitive wages Paid orientation Flexible Schedules (select positions) Fewer Shifts Cancelled Weekly pay 403(b) Pre-tax retirement Employee Assistance Program Employee wellness program Discount Entertainment tickets Restaurant/Shopping discounts Auto Purchase Plan Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides pharmaceutical care in the retail, outpatient setting. Responsible for the accurate dispensing of prescription medication from the pharmacy and maintaining records according to state and federal regulations. Provides counseling, consultation with other practitioners, family members, and caregivers, to help ensure that medication dispensed is ordered, and used as appropriately and effectively as possible. Oversees the activities of the pharmacy technicians, coordinates workflow and verifies all medications prior to being dispensed. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice.

Requirements

Requires pharmacy licensure in the state of practice and a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
Pharmacy licensure.
Immunization certification and/or licensure (if state requires) in state of practice required within 6 months of hire. BSS Registry Team members are required to have a Pharmacy license and Immunization Certification at time of hire/transfer.
Must possess current BLS card.
Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills.
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts.
Must be able to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer questions posed by customers.
Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, and Microsoft applications.
BSS Registry Team members and Travelers are not eligible to drive on behalf of Banner and are not required to possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Previous retail pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Fills prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner. Reviews and verifies or enters orders into the medication management information system. Assures that orders present no significant problems in regard to drug interactions, incompatibilities, therapeutic duplications or patient safety. Performs immunization administration upon patient request.
Supervises and directs work of pharmacy technicians. Coordinates medication preparation and distribution work of the pharmacy technicians and ensures accuracy prior to dispensing medications for distribution.
Provides counseling to patients, families, or caregivers regarding their medications, to support appropriate and effective drug use. Provides accurate, appropriate and timely information to physicians, nurses, patients and others regarding medication therapy, drug product guidelines, law and regulations, medication formulary and other topics related to medication use and control.
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy that may include inventory maintenance, interactions with insurance companies, and accurate and appropriate record keeping.
Consults with prescribing practitioners to help ensure accurate and appropriate medication use. Reviews medication orders and evaluates their appropriateness and completeness. Contacts the prescriber with suggestions for improvement and resolves problems with the medication orders as needed.
Oversees all aspects of medication use, including (1) selection, procurement and storage, (2) dispensing, (3) monitoring of all medications utilized. External customers may include Patients, Nurses, Licensed Independent Practitioners, Physicians, other health care staff, local, state, and national pharmacy organizations, Joint commission, state Board of Pharmacy, colleagues and peers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical representatives.