Pharmacist, PRN

Lifepoint Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Chandler is seeking a Pharmacist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. The role focuses on accurate medication orders, medication management processes, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure safe, evidence-based therapy.

The ideal candidate holds a BS Pharm or PharmD, an active state license, and hospital pharmacy experience. PRN position with involvement in anticoagulant monitoring and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; BS Pharm or PharmD required.
• Accredited clinical residency preferred.
• Current state license to practice pharmacy.
• Two years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor and evaluate medication management processes to drive quality improvement.
• Verify and approve work by Pharmacy Technicians; provide coaching.
• Order, receive, and store medications maintaining integrity and compliance.
• Review patient-specific drug therapy for indications, dosing, interactions, and contraindications.
• Perform anticoagulant monitoring and dose recommendations as per protocol.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations; maintain records.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Accuracy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration across disciplines

Pharmacy EMR systems

Inventory control

Education

BS Pharm or PharmD

Accredited clinical residency

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Automated dispensing technologies

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist, PRN

Your experience matters

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How you’ll contribute

A Pharmacist who excels in this role:

• Verify physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness; clarify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and evaluate the critical processes of medication management (e.g., selection, storage, ordering/transcribing, preparation/dispensing, administration support, and monitoring); identify risk points and drive continuous quality and performance improvement with clinicians.
• Verify and approve work performed by Pharmacy Technician(s); provide coaching and feedback.
• Order, receive, and store medications to maintain integrity, security, and compliance.
• Review patient-specific drug therapy for indications, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and duplication; promote rational, evidence-based therapy and document interventions.
• Perform anticoagulant monitoring and communicate dose/therapy recommendations per protocol or provider order.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards. Maintains accurate records (e.g., inventory, controlled substances, medication safety reports). Supports medication safety initiatives, adverse event prevention, and staff education. Utilizes pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technologies as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; BS Pharm or PharmD required; accredited clinical residency preferred.

• Current state license to practice pharmacy.

• Two (2) years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

• Clinical judgment; accuracy and attention to detail; strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills; collaboration across disciplines; proficiency with pharmacy/EMR systems and inventory control.

More about

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Rehabilitation programs that provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. Offering customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are proud to be recognized CARF Accredited for Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program.

EEOC Statement

"Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."