Pharmacist – Inpatient

The Inpatient Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescriptions and monitoring patient drug therapy in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards. This role includes a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring optimal medication management and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medication orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Overseeing IV admixture and sterile compounding processes.
• Monitoring patient medication therapies and documenting interventions.
• Counseling patients regarding their medications and providing drug information.
• Supervising support personnel in the pharmacy.

Required Equipment

• Meditech Expanse EHR/BCMA
• Pyxis Enterprise System
• Pharmogistics™ carousel and perpetual inventory systems
• Pharmacy Keeper Remote Verification video check/documentation system
• Alaris Infusion System
• Grifols USP 797/800 clean rooms
• Swisslog™ Pneumatic Tube System

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Arizona.
• Minimum of one year of inpatient hospital experience required.
• IV admixture and sterile compounding certification is mandatory.
• Night shift experience is preferred.

Work Schedule and Environment

• This position primarily operates on a night shift schedule, ideally consisting of 7 on and 7 off rotations.
• The pharmacist will be the sole pharmacist during night shifts, collaborating with one night shift technician.
• Should alternate shifts between day and evening if not assigned to nights, with every other weekend required.
• Orientation will take approximately 2 weeks, focused on training for computer and other systems.

Additional Information

• The unit typically accommodates 130 to 150 patients daily.
• The pharmacist will not float to other units or departments.
• Dress code for this role is business casual.