Pharmacist

Tenet Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical pharmacy services, and to educate professional staff. An integral team member, you will participate in patient care discussions and ensure proper application of clinical initiatives.

Your role includes involvement in critical care rounds, optimizing drug therapy, and contributing to drug and disease management protocols while mentoring students and supporting staff

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Degree; Licensure: Current Pharmacist license in AZ.
• Experience: Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy Degree; ACLS, BCPS are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participates in critical care rounds and optimizes drug therapy.
• Develops evidence-based best practices and conducts medication use evaluations.
• Provides education to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on clinical initiatives.
• Precepts pharmacy students and supports Pharmacy & Therapeutics initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Degree

BLS

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Overview

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

In keeping with the Abrazo Health Care core values, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist would develop, implement, and evaluate the clinical pharmacy services for the facility, as well as the training and education of the professional staff or participation in these services. An integral part of the patient care team, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for providing many delegated clinical services, participating in team discussions and decisions about patient care, educating patients and families, and assuring proper application and compliance with various clinical initiatives. Involvement in various professional education activities, including work with students from the local College of Pharmacy and staff pharmacist development and mentoring is also expected.

• Participation in critical care multidisciplinary rounds and review of clinical opportunities for critical patients in other acute care areas
• Optimizing drug therapy and preventing adverse events while ensuring appropriate cost-effective medication use
• Participation in clinical decision making in Pharmacy & Therapeutics and other physician committees as needed
• Providing drug information and in-service education to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff
• Assisting with development & implementation of various drug and disease management protocols designed to optimize patient quality of care
• Conducting medication use evaluations in areas of need
• Precepting pharmacy students

Responsibilities

• Participates in critical care rounds, optimizing drug therapy
• Optimizes drug therapy and participates in clinical pharmacy services (i.e. pharmacokinetics service) in acute care areas (ED, ICU, Hospitalists' Service)
• Develops evidence-based best practices, including order sets, conducts quality improvement projects, and designs and executes medication use evaluations in areas of need
• Provides education to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on clinical pharmacy initiatives
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy with the organization of and presentations for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Degree
    • BLS
  • Experience: Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent clinical experience
  • Licensure/Certifications: Current Pharmacist license in the State of Arizona/Arizona Pharmacy License
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Education: Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
  • Experience: Critical Care residency
  • Certification/Registration: ACLS, BCPS

Organization Description

Since 1998, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital has served as one of the areas leading hospitals for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. With experienced physicians, some of the most advanced equipment and techniques available, the hospital is at the forefront of identifying solutions and utilizing research to attack and overcome heart and vascular disease. Our highly trained staff practices evidence-based treatment and provides personalized care to meet the needs of each of our patients. Join our team!

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