Staff Pharmacist

Guardian Pharmacy•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Phoenix, Arizona. We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care. Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required
State Pharmacist License required without restrictions
2+ years of related experience
Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and dispense prescription medications for long-term care residents in compliance with federal, state, and pharmacy regulations
Perform clinical review of medication orders for appropriateness, dosing accuracy, drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplications
Exercise professional judgement in determining whether to dispense a prescription as written or make a permissible adaptation in accordance with state law, pharmacy policy, and clinical appropriateness
Collaborate with prescribers, nursing staff, and facility administrators to clarify orders, recommend therapy changes, and resolve medication-related issues
Ensure timely processing of new admissions, discharges, STAT orders, and medication changes to support uninterrupted patient care
Oversee medication packaging processes including unit-dose and multi-dose compliance packaging
Conduct and document clinical interventions, medication reconciliations, and therapy monitoring
Supervise and support pharmacy technicians to ensure accurate data entry, medication fulfillment, and workflow efficiency
Participate in quality assurance activities, including error reporting, root-cause analysis, and continuous process improvement initiatives
Review and approve emergency kits, controlled substance documentation, and narcotic reconciliation logs
Ensure adherence with USP 797, 795 guidelines for compounding
Serve as manager on duty when assigned, providing leadership, decision-making, and operational oversight
Support infection control, antibiotic stewardship, and immunization initiatives as applicable
Dose, monitor, and manage intravenous antibiotic therapies, including renal dose adjustments, therapeutic drug monitoring (vancomycin, aminoglycosides), duration of therapy, and lab review
Participate in training, onboarding, and mentoring pharmacy staff
Uphold Saliba’s Pharmacy standards for professionalism, patient safety, and customer service

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid holidays and sick days
Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
Wellness Incentive Program
Multiple health plan options including copay (FSA-eligible) and HSA eligible plans