Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name: Banner
Staffing Services-AZWork Shift: VariedJob Category:PharmacyA
rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services
offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the
country's leading health systems. If you're looking to leverage
your abilities - you belong at Banner Staffing Services. -Banner
University Medical Center-Tucson (BUMC-T) is a nationally
recognized, world-class medical center focused on making healthcare
easier so life can be better. The Tucson campus has 650 licensed
beds including a number of unique specialty units such as critical
care, pediatrics, solid organ transplant, cardiology, neurology,
oncology, and bone marrow transplant, among others. Our
collaboration with the University of Arizona Health Sciences
campuses makes BUMC-T a well-respected academic medical facility,
which provides unique teaching opportunities with pharmacy
residents and students as well as medical residents and nursing
students. -There are also numerous opportunities to collaborate on
research as well as the option to obtain free live CE. We are
looking for a Registry Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist to join our
Banner University Medical Center Tucson team! This is a registry,
PRN, per diem position to cover PTO, sick days, and busy times
working varied day and evening shifts. At least one year experience
in an acute care hospital setting is required. - Experience must
include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months
as a Pharmacist. Join us to be a part of this amazing team - apply
today! Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem
opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are
utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great
way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member,
you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to
any regular opportunities within Banner Health. - Banner Health
offers employment options to match your career and lifestyle needs.
We will meet you where you are and how you want to work! Learn more
at As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will
enjoy:Competitive wagesPaid orientationFlexible Schedules (select
positions)Fewer Shifts CancelledWeekly pay403(b) Pre-tax
retirementResources for living (Employee Assistance
Program)MyWell-Being (Wellness program)Discount Entertainment
ticketsRestaurant/Shopping discountsRegistry/Per Diem positions do
not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is
offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical
assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment,
criminal and education) is required.POSITION SUMMARYThis position
is responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients
using the medication use process. A Clinical Staff Pharmacist is
accountable for documentation of all components of pharmaceutical
care they deliver to patients. Oversees the activities of pharmacy
technicians and interns, coordinating workflow and approving
medications prior to being dispensed. Must demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age of the patients being served. - Must assess data reflective of
the patient's status, interpret the appropriate information needed
to identify each patient's requirements and provide pharmaceutical
care based on those needs. Adheres to local, state, and federal
laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice.CORE FUNCTIONS1.
-Processes medication orders and evaluates their appropriateness
and completeness with respect to patient data including age,
height, weight, diagnosis, laboratory values, and other pertinent
patient information.2. Utilizes clinical pharmacy skills to assess
patient medication regimens and formulates recommendations to
ensure optimal safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness for all
prescribed medication therapies. - Contacts the prescriber with
suggestions for improvement and resolves problems with medication
orders as needed. Serves as a resource for patients and the health
care team. - Provides requested medication information in a timely
manner.3. Complies with directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Committee/Clinical Consensus Group. Documents activities related to
patient care in the electronic medical record and other electronic
databases as applicable (e.g. pharmacist to pharmacist/provider
communication, adverse drug event reporting, and clinical
interventions).4. Drives their professional development through the
utilization of BPS educational resources to achieve competence in
the current and future BH acute pharmacy core clinical practices
and activities. - Additionally, assist with training and onboarding
of new staff as applicable.5. Prepares and dispenses medications,
including sterile or non-sterile compounded medications, in an
accurate and timely manner in compliance with company policies and
procedures and established regulatory requirements. - Coordinates
medication preparation and distribution and ensures accuracy prior
to dispensing medications.6. Oversees the day-to-day operations of
the pharmacy, which may include management of technology, inventory
management, and accurate record keeping. - Supervises and directs
the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and students.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSRequires unrestricted Pharmacist licensure in the
state of practice and a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited
College of Pharmacy.If not licensed in the state of practice, must
have completed the Board of Pharmacy application process within 30
days of job offer. - Must be licensed within 90 days of hire unless
the delay is due to the State Board of Pharmacy. - -Banner Registry
and Travel positions require a current and unrestricted Pharmacist
license (not intern) - at the time of hire and a minimum of one
year experience in an acute care hospital setting. - Experience
must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12
months as a pharmacist in the specialty area.Must possess good
organizational, problem solving, and computer skills. Must possess
good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with
all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts. -
Must be able to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and
answer questions posed by customers.Must have knowledge of computer
software, particularly medication management information system
software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing
system.May be required to possess a valid driver's license and be
eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance
policy.Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must
possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire
and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University
Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona
Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at
the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling
Program held at this specific facility.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of an accredited pharmacy residency
program or previous clinical pharmacy experience preferred.Previous
hospital experience preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur
organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy
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