Pharmacist - Staff

Tenet Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare through Abrazo Central Hospital seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services, educate staff, and participate in patient care decisions. You will help optimize therapy in critical care, collaborate on protocols, and mentor students and staff.

The role reports to the Director of Pharmacy and involves participation in Pharmacy & Therapeutics discussions, providing drug information and in-service education across medical, nursing and

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required; licensure in AZ is required.
• Pharmacy practice residency or clinical experience preferred.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred; ACLS/BCPS certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in critical care rounds and optimizes drug therapy.
• Develops and applies evidence-based pharmacotherapy protocols.
• Provides education to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on clinical initiatives.
• Precepts pharmacy students and mentors staff pharmacists.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Degree

BLS

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Critical Care residency

Arizona Pharmacist License

Job description

Overview

Abrazo Central 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 Central 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.

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the scope and breath of responsibility for the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will include:

• 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

Abrazo Central Campus has provided hospital care in Central Phoenix since 1963. As a 221-bed acute care and teaching hospital, we offer a complete range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, cardiology and more. Join our team!

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