STAFF PHARMACIST (50853)

La Paz Regional Hospital & Clinics•Parker, AZ

46d•$46 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Clinical Staff Pharmacist to join our interdisciplinary team at La Paz Regional Hospital. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist plays a pivotal role in optimizing medication therapy, providing pharmaceutical care, and ensuring patient safety through comprehensive clinical pharmacy services. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 06:30 – 15:00. Weekends and Holidays: 08:00 to 12:00

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy program.
Licensed as a pharmacist in the state of Arizona, in good standing.
Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in pharmacy software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Clinical pharmacy experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or other relevant clinical certification preferred

Responsibilities

Medication Review: Conduct thorough medication reviews to identify potential drug-related problems, interactions, and contraindications.
Patient Consultations: Collaborate with healthcare providers to provide medication therapy management, medication reconciliation, and patient counseling.
Clinical Interventions: Participate actively in interdisciplinary rounds and provide real-time drug information and recommendations to healthcare teams.
Protocol Development: Assist in developing and implementing clinical pharmacy protocols and guidelines to enhance patient care.
Medication Management: Manage complex medication regimens, including dose adjustments and therapeutic monitoring.
Pharmacokinetics: Monitor and adjust medication dosages based on pharmacokinetic principles when required.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Participate in antimicrobial stewardship programs to optimize antibiotic use and combat antibiotic resistance.
Medication Safety: Promote medication safety by conducting root cause analysis for medication errors and implementing strategies for prevention.
Patient Education: Provide patient education on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
Quality Assurance: Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts within the pharmacy department and healthcare facility.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized patient records, clinical interventions, and drug utilization evaluations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal and state pharmacy regulations and standards, including HIPAA, USP, DEA, and Board of Pharmacy.
Preceptorship: May serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents, interns, or students.