Staff Pharmacist

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is hiring a Staff Pharmacist in Phoenix, Arizona. The pharmacist ensures prescriptions are filled accurately, promptly, in accordance with orders and regulations, and packaged according to facility requirements. The role involves preparing and reviewing medications and prescriptions, applying professional judgment to support patient safety and legal compliance, coordinating with patients and healthcare professionals, and overseeing pharmacy technicians’ work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The stated pay is $135,000. The work is based at Saliba’s Pharmacy, 925 E Covey Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85024.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Unrestricted state pharmacist license.
At least 2 years of related experience.
Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience is identified as preferred/required.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while meeting strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, including proactively seeking errors and asking questions when information appears inaccurate.
Work Ethic/Integrity: intrinsic drive to excel and values aligned with the company philosophy.
Leadership: ability to lead project teams to deadlines while maintaining a strong team orientation.
Relational skills: ability to build relationships with business unit management and become a trusted advisor.
Strategy and planning skills: ability to think ahead, plan, and manage time efficiently.
Problem-solving skills: ability to analyze causes and solve problems at strategic and functional levels.
Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate effectively with all team members.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Medical consulting experience.
Pharmacy operations system experience is described as preferred/required.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to confirm prescriptions were filled correctly.
Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing drugs, considering allergies, interactions with current medications, refill frequency, and other factors.
Interpret prescription orders and exercise professional judgment about whether to dispense, considering patient safety and legal limitations.
Comply with Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable compounding guidelines.
Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, and others.
Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when supplies are below par.
For exception items, identify the most cost-effective product to order.
Notify customers or facilities when products are out of stock and advise when orders can be filled.
Restock station supplies, including vials, cassettes, labels, and delivery tickets.
Oversee technicians’ work and provide performance feedback to their supervisor.
Log medication errors.
Perform other assigned essential functions and duties.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 3.5% company match.
Multiple health plan options, including copay plans eligible for FSA and plans eligible for HSA.
Wellness Incentive Program.
Dental and vision plans.
Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance.
Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.
Competitive pay.