OverviewAt Dignity Health’s Arizona General Hospital we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITALResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision, is responsible for the delivery and documentation of pharmaceutical care provided to patients using the medication use process (selecting, prescribing, dispensing, administration and monitoring of medications).
Ensure the appropriate handling, processing and dispensing of all designated high risk medications in accordance with hospital policy.
Reviews and verifies or enters medication orders into the computer system in an accurate and timely manner.
Assures entries to the patient medication profile present no significant problems in regard to drug interactions, drug-allergy interactions, incompatibilities, therapeutic duplications or patient safety, and intervenes as appropriate.
Reviews medication orders and evaluates their appropriateness and completeness with respect to patient data including age, height, weight, diagnosis, laboratory values, pregnancy and lactation status and other pertinent patient information.
Ensures the timely clarification of medication orders. Contacts the prescriber with suggestions for improvement and resolves problems with the medication orders.
Prepares, verifies and dispenses medications in a timely and accurate manner, utilizing available safety features (eg, barcoding) as outlined in our facility policy.
Prepares, verifies and dispenses medications for parenteral use (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) in a timely and accurate manner, utilizing appropriate aseptic technique as outlined in USP 797 and our facility policy.
Demonstrates knowledge in the relationship of age and the proper selection of drugs, dosages, routes of administration and drug pharmacokinetics for patients in the following age-specific categories: Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.
At the request of the physician will provide dosing and monitoring of select drug therapies in accordance with medical staff approved protocols.
Utilizes clinical pharmacy skills in assessing and formulating recommendations to physicians ensuring positive patient outcomes, safety, quality and cost effective drug therapy.
Documents clinical interventions in the appropriate manner.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.QualificationsMinimum:
B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm. D
Current Arizona Pharmacist License in good standing required
One year hospital experience preferred
Strong clinical pharmacy skills. Previous experience with Hospital Pharmacy computer systems preferred.
Pay Range$51.66 - $74.91 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.