Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Pharmacy-HospWork Shift: EveningJob Category:PharmacyInnovation and
highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play a critical
role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally
recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a
difference in people's lives. Apply today.Banner Boswell Medical
Center is a quality driven hospital that has garnered Top 100
Hospitals and Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals awards. With a strong
focus on adult medicine with specialties in Cardiovascular,
Oncology and Orthopedic medicine. A non-profit hospital that is
reinventing healthcare focused on improving all aspects of the
patient experience. The Department of Pharmacy is fully automated
with the use of automated dispensing cabinets. We are equipped with
computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and electronic medication
administration record (eMAR) through the CERNER program. With our
highly functional clinical staff, we practice the decentralized
pharmacy model wherein some pharmacists are assigned a unit to
provide pharmaceutical care to patients.As an Acute Clinical Staff
Pharmacist, you will be in a central pharmacy position with
clinical emphasis. You will focus on order verification with
clinical integration for all our clinical programs such as
kinetics, IV to PO, renal dosing, warfarin dosing, etc. during the
patient profile review. You will also handle components of auditing
technician work when scheduled as the central pharmacy checker.
Other activities may include discharge counseling, medication
history completion, drug information and implementation of
medication interventions that will positively impact the patient's
overall health and well-being. You will also be involved with
pharmacokinetics consults, antimicrobial stewardship, and strategic
initiatives. We have a growing pharmacy practice model that
encourages career growth and development while working with a
strong pharmacy team that supports interdisciplinary interaction
and involvement. This is a full time, evening shift position
working 5 8-hour shifts per week from 2:30pm-11:00pm including
rotating weekends (every third weekend) and rotating holidays.
Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an
18%-night shift differential when applicable. Schedule subject to
change based on business needs. If you want to be a part of a
caring, supportive team this role is for you - apply today! Banner
Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the
communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five
decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona's Best
Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care
services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology,
orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery,
rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary,
urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society
of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve
replacement and the Joint Commission's Advanced Certification as a
Primary Stroke Center.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible
for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients using the
medication use process. This position is accountable for
documentation of all components of pharmaceutical care they deliver
to patients. Oversees the activities of pharmacy technicians and
interns, coordinating workflow and approving medications prior to
being dispensed. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients
being served. - Must assess data reflective of the patient's
status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify
each patient's requirements and provide pharmaceutical care based
on those needs. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding
the profession of pharmacy practice.CORE FUNCTIONS1. -Processes
medication orders and evaluates their appropriateness and
completeness with respect to patient data including age, height,
weight, diagnosis, laboratory values, and other pertinent patient
information.2. Utilizes clinical pharmacy skills to assess patient
medication regimens and formulates recommendations to ensure
optimal safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness for all prescribed
medication therapies. - Contacts the prescriber with suggestions
for improvement and resolves problems with medication orders as
needed. Serves as a resource for patients and the health care team.
- Provides requested medication information in a timely manner.3.
Complies with directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Committee/Clinical Consensus Group. Documents activities related to
patient care in the electronic medical record and other electronic
databases as applicable (e.g. pharmacist to pharmacist/provider
communication, adverse drug event reporting, and clinical
interventions).4. Drives their professional development through the
utilization of BPS educational resources to achieve competence in
the current and future BH acute pharmacy core clinical practices
and activities. - Additionally, assist with training and onboarding
of new staff as applicable.5. Prepares and dispenses medications,
including sterile or non-sterile compounded medications, in an
accurate and timely manner in compliance with company policies and
procedures and established regulatory requirements. - Coordinates
medication preparation and distribution and ensures accuracy prior
to dispensing medications.6. Oversees the day-to-day operations of
the pharmacy, which may include management of technology, inventory
management, and accurate record keeping. - Supervises and directs
the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and students. -MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSRequires unrestricted Pharmacist 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.If not
licensed in the state of practice, must have completed the Board of
Pharmacy application process within 30 days of job offer. - Must be
licensed within 90 days of hire unless the delay is due to the
State Board of Pharmacy. - -Banner Registry and Travel positions
require a current and unrestricted Pharmacist license (not intern)
- at the time of hire and a minimum of one year experience in an
acute care hospital setting. - Experience must include working in
an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a pharmacist in
the specialty area.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, Microsoft
applications and Automated dispensing system.May be required to
possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under
the company's auto insurance policy.Employees working at Banner
Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint
Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the
duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner MD
Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus
must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level
One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of
the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific
facility.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of an accredited
pharmacy residency program or previous clinical pharmacy experience
preferred.Previous hospital experience preferred.Additional related
education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization supports a
drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy
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