Clinical Pharmacist

Dignity Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to support doctors and nurses in prescribing and dispensing medications for patient care, with emphasis on ICU services.

You will review prescriptions for safety, dosing, allergies, and interactions; verify orders and educate patients and staff; and provide clinical services across age groups in a compassionate setting.

Qualifications

• Clinical pharmacist providing pharmacokinetic and therapeutic consultations.
• Interprets medication orders for interactions and appropriateness; enters/verifies orders in the system.

Responsibilities

• Reviews prescriptions for drug interactions and dosing.
• Verifies medications prepared by staff.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Maintains knowledge to provide clinical services for all age groups.
• Supports ICU-focused clinical services.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Prescribing safety

Pharmacotherapy

Education

Bachelor’s Of Science Pharmacy

Doctor Of Pharmacy

AZ Pharmacist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Pharmacy computer systems

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.

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

Hello humankindness

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