Pharmacist

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Carondelet St. Marys Hospital in Tucson seeks a Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective medication management and to provide education to staff and patients. The role requires overseeing dispensing, accuracy checks, and collaboration with physicians across shifts.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. or PharmD from an accredited school, Arizona pharmacist license, and hospital pharmacy experience; willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a B.S. or PharmD from an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
• Arizona Registered Pharmacist License is required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and verifies medication orders to prevent drug-related problems.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for patient delivery.
• Provides drug information and education to staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians to facilitate patient care.
• Performs and documents medication order checks, including sterile products and controlled substances.
• Supervises pharmacy support staff and participates in safety programs.
• Responds to emergencies requiring pharmacist assistance.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Drug information

Supervise staff

Education

Pharmacy degree (B.S. or PharmD)

Job description

Overview

Carondelet St. Marys 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 Carondelet St. Marys 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

Up to $10,000 Bonus Based On Eligibility

Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Accurately enters/verifies medication orders and performs final check prior to dispensing of all medications, including sterile products, chemotherapy, TPN’s, and controlled substances. Performs and documents clinical activities and interventions accurately
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel to provide timely, comprehensive, and cost effective pharmaceutical services. Participates in hospital safety/quality programs and assists in training new staff and students.
• Responds to code arrests and other emergent situations where pharmacist assistance is needed.
• Performs essential duties of pharmacy manager or director in his/her absence when the pharmacy clinical coordinator is not available. May be required to work at other Carondelet network facilities.
• Acts as an agent, and under the supervisor, of the facility medical director while performing medication management related activities at a remote site commonly owned and operated by the Hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Experience: Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited School or College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
  • Certifications: Valid current Arizona Registered Pharmacist License.

• Preferred Requirements
  • Education: Hospital pharmacy experience and/or completion of an ASHP accredited hospital based residency.

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Organization Description

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

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