Clinical Pharmacist

Indian Health Service; Peridot (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a full-time pharmacist to join the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation team. The role involves compounding and dispensing medication while ensuring safe and effective drug therapy for patients. Ideal candidates will have clinical pharmacy experience and a PharmD degree, along with a valid Arizona pharmacy license.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, focusing on employee health and well-being through various coverage options and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must have a current and active state unrestricted pharmacy license.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Selects, compounds, and dispenses drug therapy as prescribed.
• Reviews patient charts for drug interactions and sensitivities.
• Prepares sterile products for patient administration.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy experience

Patient care

Drug information sourcing

Medication therapy consultation

Education

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school of pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Summary

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation values employees who contribute to our patients and community by offering a comprehensive benefits package. As SCAHC continues to grow, we make it a priority to offer excellent benefit coverage and remain competitive in the marketplace. The benefits offer valuable retirement and health plans supporting your physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage featuring zero deductible, minimal co‑pays on office visits and the plan pays 100% on preventive services, lab and X‑ray, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient surgery.
• Dental Coverage provided by Delta Dental.
• Vision coverage provided by VSP.
• Basic Life, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability provided to employees at no cost.
• 401(k) Plan offers a maximum company match of 5% when employees contribute 7%.
• Loan Repayment program for employees with current and active loans.
• Educational Assistance for eligible employees who pursue continuing education to maintain or improve skills related to their present position.

Responsibilities

• Selects, compounds, dispenses and preserves drug therapy and other therapeutic agents as prescribed by an authorized medical practitioner in compliance with established standards and appropriate age.
• 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 the product.
• Researches pharmacological information as needed to ensure appropriateness of treatment.
• Performs unit dose distribution, intravenous preparation, 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 infection control, patient care policy formulation, and drug selection committees.
• Prepares lectures and demonstrations for community members and staff; assists in the 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 refills and patients 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 departmental 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Work Type

Permanent, Full