Clinical Pharmacist

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Inc. is seeking a pharmacist to oversee daily medication management and provide comprehensive pediatric pharmacy services. The role emphasizes compliance with federal/state laws, patient safety, and collaboration with medical teams.

The pharmacist will review orders, intervene on therapeutic issues, supervise staff, and contribute to formulary and quality initiatives in a pediatric inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) or Doctorate (Pharm.D.) in Pharmacy or graduating from an accredited school or college of pharmacy in the next 6 months.
• ASHP‑accredited PGY‑1 pharmacy residency (preferred).
• Experience with information systems and automated and technical equipment.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience (preferred).
• Pediatric patient population experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review and manage medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness based on patient factors.
• Screen for allergies, interactions, duplications, ADRs and intervene as needed.
• Coordinate with prescribers to optimize therapy and formulary management.
• Document interventions to meet cost containment and therapy goals.
• Prepare and dispense sterile and non‑sterile medications in compliance with laws and policies.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services and education to staff and patients.
• Supervise technicians and interns to ensure accuracy in dispensing and workflow.
• Serve as liaison between pharmacy and medical/nursing staff for medication management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Pharm.D.

ASHP-accredited PGY‑1 residency (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, Evenings, 6am-11pm

Category: Pharmacy

Posting #: 1062289

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position oversees the daily activities of the medication management process and provides comprehensive pharmacy services to patients from neonate to young adulthood while performing the duties of a registered pharmacist as defined by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and Phoenix Children’s. This position also ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation. This position receives supervision and leadership oversight from Inpatient Pharmacy leaders.

Position Duties

• Reviews and manages medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness based upon age, weight, height, laboratory values, diagnosis, and other patient and clinical information pertinent to safe and effective care and intervenes as necessary. Verifies medication orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• a. Effectively screens for and manages clinical alerts/conditions (i.e. allergies, interactions, therapeutic duplications, adverse drug reactions (ADR) etc.).
• b. Actively problem‑solves issues with medication orders and contacts the prescriber to recommends appropriate alternative medication therapy as needed.
• c. Complies with the directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee related to Formulary Management.
• d. Documents clinical interventions to meet or exceed established cost containment and evidence‑based medication therapy goals for the department and organization.
• e. Prepares and dispenses sterile and non‑sterile medications, in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, annual department goals and in accordance with all state and federal laws, statutes and quality standards agencies.
• Demonstrates and utilizes appropriate clinical pharmacy skills in assessing and formulating medication therapy recommendations to medical staff and other health care providers that are safe, evidence based, care appropriate and cost effective.
• a. Participates in decentralized Pharmacist assigned duties when applicable.
• b. Assists in developing guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for medication use.
• Actively participates in the ongoing education and training of self, other pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, technicians, and student learners and orientation of new employees.
• Directly supervises the work of technical, intern, and support staff to ensure accuracy in medication preparation and dispensing and coordinates efficient daily workflow.
• Acts as liaison between the pharmacy and the medical and nursing staff for issues pertaining to medication management and pharmacy services. Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives where applicable.
• a. Serves in a professional capacity, when applicable, on unit‑based medical and other clinical teams providing information and recommendations for service and patient care. Pharmacists in this role may be required to work with certain subspecialties and service lines in providing advanced clinical services, including but not limited to, antimicrobial stewardship program activities.
• b. Provides support for hospital and unit‑based quality and safety teams, where applicable.
• Effectively communicates problems, unique patient needs, and other necessary information to on‑coming staff for enhanced continuity of care. Responds to all modes of communication within the department and hospital and proactively solves problems. Answers phones promptly and politely demonstrating Phoenix Children’s Values of excellence in clinical care, service, and communication at all times.
• Initiates, processes, and completes all associated incident, adverse drug reaction, and controlled substance documentation reports and records to ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements and standards.
• a. Participates in data collection and reporting of Drug Use Evaluation, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities within defined hospital information systems.
• b. Maintains investigational drug study records and documentation as required by the study sponsor and accrediting bodies.
• Provides evidence‑based medication education and/or information to patients, caregivers, medical and hospital staff for inpatient and outpatient areas as appropriate and applicable.
• a. Provides counseling, both oral and written, to patients and/or caregivers for outpatient prescriptions where applicable.
• b. Provides targeted medication information (Drug Information) and home medication screening for inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bachelor’s Degree (BS) or Doctorate Degree (Pharm.D.) in Pharmacy or graduating from an accredited school or college of pharmacy in the next 6 months.

Required

Yes No

2. Completion of a post graduate year 1 (PGY‑1) pharmacy residency program accredited by the American Society of Health‑System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Preferred

Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Experience with information systems and automated and technical equipment.

Required

Yes No

2. One year of experience in a hospital pharmacy practice or equivalent.

Preferred

Yes No

3. One year of previous pediatric patient population experience or equivalent.

Preferred

Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Experience with various types of computer software, including MS Office Suite or equivalent.

Required

Yes No

2. Ability to problem‑solve and collaborate with other team members to support a cohesive work environment by demonstrating empathy, teamwork, and willingness to give and receive constructive feedback.

Required

Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current licensure as a Pharmacist or eligible, either by reciprocity or examination by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.

Required

Yes No

2. Current BLS and PALS or ACLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing -Occasionally

2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) -Constantly

3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) -Constantly

4. Physical Requirement - Hearing -Constantly

5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling -Frequently

6. Physical Requirement - Reaching -Frequently

7. Physical Requirement - Sitting -Constantly

8. Physical Requirement - Standing -Constantly

9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling -Occasionally

10. Physical Requirement - Talking -Constantly

11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling -Frequently

12. Physical Requirement - Walking -Frequently

13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision -Constantly

14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision -Constantly

15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination -Constantly

16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment -Constantly

17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally

18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally

19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment -Applicable

20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions -Applicable

21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures -Applicable

22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas -Applicable

23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places -Applicable

24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases -Applicable

25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid -Applicable

26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles -Applicable

27. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure -Applicable

28. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure -Applicable

29. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals -Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree