Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Banner Health; Ocotillo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care at Banner Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler, AZ. You will oversee pharmacy technicians and interns, verify medications, and maintain documentation of patient care in compliance with state and federal laws.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, hospital experience, and proficiency with medication management systems. Schedule is 7-on/7-off, with daytime hours from 12:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Requires unrestricted Pharmacist licensure in the state of practice and a Pharmacy degree.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and evaluate their appropriateness for patient data (age, weight, diagnosis, labs).
• Assess and optimize patient medication regimens for safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness; communicate with prescribers.
• Document patient care activities in the EMR and other databases.
• Support professional development and onboarding of new staff.
• Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile or non-sterile compounding.
• Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations and supervise technicians, interns, and students.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Strong communication

Computer skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Tools

Medication management software

EMR systems

Job description

Primary City/State:Chandler, Arizona

Department Name:Pharmacy-Hosp

Work Shift:Evening

Job Category:Pharmacy

Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health! Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play acritical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join anationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people's lives.

The Pharmacist isresponsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care through the medication use process, ensuring safe, accurate, andeffective medication therapy for patients. This role overseespharmacy technicians and interns, coordinates workflow, verifies and approves medications prior to dispensing, and maintains thorough documentation of patient care activities. The Pharmacist assesses patient-specific needs, interprets clinical information, and provides age-appropriate pharmaceutical care while maintaining compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.

This position follows a7-on/7-off schedule, working12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. during scheduled workweeks.

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging, surgical and women's services. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.

POSITION SUMMARY

This 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 FUNCTIONS

1. 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires 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.
• 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. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency program or previous clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.