Acute Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 3, 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. -The
pharmacy department at Banner University Medical Center South
services a hospital with 245 licensed beds, with an average
midnight census that mildly fluctuates throughout the year usually
between 115 and 130, with 40-50% of our in house beds occupied by
patients with psychiatric diagnoses, an ED with over 50,000 visits
each year, and over a dozen provider/hospital-based clinics. The
pharmacy has an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency program,
participates in drug studies, services patients in specific clinic
settings, and has a fairly robust student education program with UA
College of Pharmacy. We centrally fill our medications, with Pyxis
ES and/or A-system machines in most units, while we have satellite
stations for pharmacists in our Med/Surg unit, ICU, behavioral
health unit and ED. We are looking for a Registry Acute Clinical
Staff Pharmacist to join our Banner University Medical Center -
South Tucson team! This is a registry, PRN, per diem position to
cover PTO, sick days, and busy times working varied evening, night
and weekend shifts. The evening shifts are 8-hour shifts within the
hours of 11:00am-11:00pm. The night shift are 10.5-hour shifts from
8:00pm-7:00am. The weekend shifts are 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.Our organization supports a drug-free work
environment.
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