Pharmacist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) match

Educational support

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ seeks a Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective use of medications through accurate dispensing, clinical support, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care.

This role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, and regulatory compliance while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Full-time shifts with ongoing education and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0–1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
• Active state pharmacist license (RPH) in the employment state required.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or other BPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and dispense medications per prescriptions and hospital protocols.
• Review orders for appropriateness and optimize regimens with clinical input.
• Counsel patients and families on proper medication use and adherence strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team to resolve medication-related issues.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and guidelines to standardize therapy.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust therapy to maximize safety and efficacy.
• Document clinical interventions and MTM activities in the EHR.

Skills

Dispensing meds

Medication safety

Clinical collaboration

Patient counseling

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!

Job Summary

The Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing accurate dispensing, clinical and patient support, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. This role prioritizes medication safety, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Schedule: Full-Time, variable shifts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required
• 0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist active license in state of employment required
• BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialist preferred

Essential Functions

• Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.
• Counsels patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.
• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.
• Monitors patient outcomes, evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, and adjusts medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.
• Engages in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.
• Stays current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participates in ongoing education and training activities.
• Assists in managing pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.