Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus, in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support doctors and nurses by safely prescribing and dispensing medications and by reviewing prescriptions for safety and accuracy.

You will verify orders, monitor for drug interactions, counsel patients, and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve outcomes. The role requires an NV Pharmacist license, BLS certification, and ideally ACLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, or Doctor Of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacist: NV
• BLS-American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for drug interactions, dosing, and appropriateness; enter/verify orders in the computer system and dispense medications in a timely manner.
• Document clinical activities and interventions such as consults and patient teachings per policy.
• Verify and check medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
• Communicate drug information to patients and health professionals and resolve drug-related problems with licensed providers.
• Maintain a working knowledge to provide clinical services for all age groups and stay current with automated systems.

Education

Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, or Doctor Of 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.

• Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
• 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

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, or Doctor Of Pharmacy
• Pharmacist: NV
• BLS-American Heart Association

Preferred

• ACLS-American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness. Join the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus, and become part of a legacy of compassionate care spanning over 70 years. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to southern Nevada's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system, guided by the inspiring vision of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Dignity Health is deeply committed to providing high-quality, affordable, patient-centered care, with a special focus on serving the poor and underserved – a mission we proudly uphold at St. Rose Dominican. At San Martín, we don't just provide medical care; we foster a holistic environment that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Our 147-bed facility in Las Vegas is designed with both patient well-being and employee comfort in mind. You'll work in a modern setting featuring serene spaces like the Rendina Family Healing Garden with its cascading waterfall and the reflective labyrinth designed by Robert Ferré – amenities that offer peace and tranquility not just to our patients, but to our dedicated staff as well. Our quiet chapel provides a sacred space for all seeking solace. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are passionate about a career where your skills are valued, your compassion is celebrated, and your work contributes to a greater purpose, we invite you to explore opportunities at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus. Join our family and continue the Sisters' mission of serving people in need, while building a rewarding future for yourself.

Pay Range

$54.76 - $81.45 /hour