Clinical Pharmacist

San Carlos Apache Healthcare; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a clinical pharmacist to provide essential pharmacy services at Clerence Wesley Health Center and San Carlos Apache Healthcare. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, therapeutic consultation, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a PharmD or BS degree from an accredited institution, an active pharmacy license, and be prepared for BLS certification. There are opportunities for professional development and community interaction.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Current and active state unrestricted Pharmacy license; Arizona preferred.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Compounds, dispenses, and preserves drug therapy as prescribed.
• Reviews patient charts for drug interactions and sensitivities.
• Educates patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
• Maintains drug information sources and responds to inquiries.
• Participates in infection control and drug selection committees.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy experience

Therapeutic consultation

Medication therapy management

Patient care

Pharmacy operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Description

THIS POSITION WILL WORK:

50% at Clerence Wesley Health Center (Bylas, AZ)
50% at San Carlos Apache Healthcare (Peridot, AZ)

Performs a variety of direct and indirect pharmacy services as an integral member of the healthcare team by providing therapeutic consultation regarding application and dispensing of medication therapies in accordance with applicable licensing and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Selects, compounds, dispenses and preserves drug therapy and other therapeutic agents as prescribed by an authorized medical practitioner in compliance with established standards and age appropriateness
• Reviews patient chart for drug sensitivities, drug interactions, incompatibilities , dosage and therapy treatment in accordance with patient diagnosis and conditions
• Meets with patient, patient family and/or responsible party to verify understanding of medication, potential drug interactions, possible side effects, storage and instructions regarding usage; documents in patient chart
• Organizes and maintains drug information sources; responds to questions/requests from medical, nursing and other hospital staff
• Prepares sterile products for patient administration; determines proper preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage and stability requirements of product.
• Researches pharmacological information as needed to ensure appropriateness of treatment
• Performs unit dose distribution, intravenous prep, additive and clinical rounds as a member of the healthcare team; responds to emergency situations by assisting with drug therapy
• Serves as therapeutic consultant to medical staff to ensure medication therapy is rational
• Actively participates in a variety of infection control, patient care policy formulation and drug selection committees
• Prepares lectures and demonstrations for members of the Community and staff; assists in training program of Pharmacy students
• Periodically inspects drugs in clinics and storerooms for adequacy, overstocking, arrangement, storage, proper rotation and evidence of deterioration
• Performs primary care of patients with stable chronic conditions requesting medication refill and patient with acute self-limiting diseases in accordance with established standards of care
• Maintains stock control records, narcotic records and inventories to ensure compliance with legal and administrative requirements
• Participates in development of department policies, program planning and coordination with other agencies in carrying out pharmacy functions
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
• Performs other duties as requested

Requirements

• Two years of clinical pharmacy experience, preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy AND/OR Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Current and active state unrestricted Pharmacy license, Arizona state license preferred
• BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.