Pharmacist – High-Acuity Acute Care
Tucson, AZ
Job Summary
We’re seeking an experienced Hospital Pharmacist for a flexible, variable-shift opportunity in Tucson, AZ. This role is ideal for a clinically strong pharmacist with High-Acuity Acute Care. The ideal Candidate will play a vital role in ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient medication distribution across all patient populations while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Requirements
3+ years of hospital pharmacy experience in a high-acuity acute care setting
- NICU pharmacy practice
- Cardiac critical care (including Impella, ECMO, and advanced cardiac support cases)
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with sterile compounding and critical care medication management
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of pharmaceutical agents to patients across all age groups
- Collaborate with physicians on medication selection, dosing optimization, and therapeutic alternatives
- Provide clinical consultation and medication education to nursing staff, physicians, and patients
- Support and participate in Medication Safety initiatives and quality improvement programs
- Monitor patient medication profiles to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems
- Identify, document, and report adverse drug reactions in accordance with hospital policy
- Prepare and compound IV admixtures and parenteral nutrition (TPN) as required
- Maintain strict narcotic and controlled substance accountability per DEA regulations
- Ensure full compliance with state and federal laws, DEA requirements, TJC standards, and hospital policies