Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Banner Health Corporate; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on delivering specialized pharmaceutical care, optimizing medication therapy, and collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve the best patient outcomes.

You will supervise pharmacy technicians, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while supporting a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice
• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college
• AZ Wallet Card required at time of hire
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and evaluate them for accuracy with patient data
• Assess patient med regimens and make recommendations for safety and efficacy
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and quality initiatives
• Document care in the electronic medical record and related systems

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Acute care experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Medication management system

Microsoft Office

Automated dispensing system

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Pharmacy-Hosp Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Pharmacy Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health! Innovation 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. As an Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist you will be providing specialized pharmaceutical care and optimizing medication therapy to achieve the best patient outcomes. Responsibilities include evaluating and monitoring drug therapy, collaborating with the healthcare team, supervising pharmacy technicians, ensuring compliance with all pharmacy regulations, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The schedule for this position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including 6:30 AM-3:00 PM, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, 11:30 AM-8:00 PM, and 1:30 PM-10:00 PM. Team members will participate in a rotating weekend and holiday schedule to support operational needs and ensure continuous patient care coverage.

Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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