Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support doctors and nurses in safe prescribing and dispensing, with emphasis on critical care in the ICU. The role emphasizes thorough real-time review and proactive patient care.

You will review prescriptions for interactions and dosing, enter orders, verify medications, and communicate with patients and health professionals to ensure optimal outcomes in a 443-bed acute care setting in Chandler, AZ.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Pharmacist in AZ.
• Experience providing clinical pharmacy services is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services in ICU/critical care.
• Interpret orders for drug interactions and appropriate therapy; verify and dispense medications.
• Enter/verify orders in the computer system; label and dispense accurately.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Pharmacokinetic consultations

Drug interaction review

Patient communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.

Every day, you’ll build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue. We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check. That’s you. You’ll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion.

To excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.

• This pharmacist will deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services, including pharmacokinetic and therapeutic consultations.
• Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
• Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
• Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
• Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems
• We are seeking an exceptional pharmacist primarily focused in our Critical Care areas (ICU).
• Job Requirements*Required
• Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, or
• Doctor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy,
• Pharmacist: AZ, and
• American Heart Association-issued Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CT CPRBLS)

Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Where You'll Work

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Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.

*Pay Range*

$54.76 - $81.45 /hour