Staff Pharmacist

FDIHB • Fort Defiance, AZ

29d

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist will monitor, modify, and evaluate drug therapy for optimal therapeutic outcomes. This includes interacting with patients to obtain drug history, monitoring patient responses, educating and counseling patients on current drug therapy and potential side effects. The role involves performing pharmaceutical compounding for sterile and non-sterile preparations, screening prescriptions for accuracy and potential incompatibilities, and advising patients and healthcare staff on medication details. Services are patient-centered and align with individual therapeutic needs and goals. The pharmacist will dispense medications accurately, monitor and evaluate outcomes by reviewing clinical and laboratory data, and participate in medication reconciliation, interdisciplinary team rounds, and collaborative treatment planning. They will also advise healthcare providers on medication-related issues, provide pharmaceutical care and public health services in various community settings, and seek consultation for clinical decisions outside established parameters. Staff pharmacists are expected to use established protocols, policies, and therapeutic guidelines, apply national formularies and treatment algorithms, and refer complex cases to senior pharmacists. They will provide individualized patient counseling, assist in educational programs, and contribute to quality improvement and medication safety efforts. All counseling and clinical interventions will be documented thoroughly. Additionally, the pharmacist will oversee pharmacy technicians, support continuous improvement initiatives, and perform administrative functions to support the pharmacy department. This may include contributing to policy development, performance improvement activities, and preparing for regulatory inspections. Participation in pharmacy audits, monitoring controlled substance regulations, and supporting staff training are also key responsibilities. The pharmacist may serve on facility committees as a subject matter expert and must complete required training, maintain licensure, and participate in performance reviews. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor will support pharmacy operations and the facility's mission.

Requirements

• Two (2) years pharmacy experience.
• Completion of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacy License in any U.S. State or Territory by completing necessary Board of Pharmacy requirements for the respective state of licensing.
• Valid unrestricted insurable driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, modify, and evaluate drug therapy for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
• Interact with patients to obtain drug history, monitor patients' responses, educate and counsel, and explain information on current drug therapy and potential side effects.
• Perform pharmaceutical compounding for sterile and non-sterile preparations, including extemporaneous formulations.
• Screen prescriptions for proper interpretation; appropriate dosages; and possible therapeutic, chemical, or physical incompatibility; advise patients and healthcare staff on dosage regimen, side effects, and storage requirements.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness based on current clinical guidelines, patient-specific factors, drug interactions, allergies, and approved formulary options.
• Dispense medications with attention to accuracy, labeling, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes by reviewing clinical and laboratory data, assessing efficacy and toxicity, and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Participate in medication reconciliation processes, interdisciplinary team rounds, and collaborative treatment planning.
• Advise physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on medication-related issues, including selection, dosing, monitoring, and potential adverse effects.
• Provide pharmaceutical care and public health services to individuals eligible for services provided by the FDIHB in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the assigned Service Unit.
• Use established protocols, policy, and therapeutic guidelines to resolve medication issues; apply national formularies and treatment algorithms under supervisory oversight; and refer complex or ambiguous cases to senior pharmacists.
• Provide individualized patient counseling to promote safe and effective medication use, including instructions on medication administration, expected effects, potential side effects, interactions, and any necessary lifestyle or dietary modifications.
• Assist in conducting interdisciplinary educational programs in drug therapy, and/or develop and provide education materials to patients.
• Assist in quality improvement and medication safety efforts, including adverse drug event tracking, drug utilization reviews, and formulary management.
• Provide input into interdisciplinary initiatives and contribute to the development of educational materials for patients and staff.
• Document and provide analysis related to quality assurance, medication error prevention, and medication use evaluations.
• Help ensure that pharmacy operations are aligned with facility policy, accreditation requirements, and professional standards.
• Oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, ensuring accuracy in dispensing, compliance with legal requirements, and proper medication storage and inventory procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the safety and quality of medication use throughout the facility.
• Perform administrative functions that support the pharmacy department and its integration within the broader healthcare team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures, performance improvement activities, compliance with accrediting standards, and preparation for regulatory inspections.
• Participate in pharmacy audits, monitor compliance with controlled substance regulations, and support staff training and education.
• Serve on facility committees or workgroups as a subject matter expert in pharmacotherapy or medication safety.
• Complete required training, maintain appropriate licensure and continuing education, and participate in their performance reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of pharmacy operations and the overall mission of the healthcare facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level