Pharmacist
Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
Tucson, AZ

Up to $10,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.  Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Accurately enters/verifies medication orders and performs final check prior to dispensing of all medications, including sterile products, chemotherapy, TPN’s, and controlled substances.  Performs and documents clinical activities and interventions accurately  
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel to provide timely, comprehensive, and cost effective pharmaceutical services. Participates in hospital safety/quality programs and assists in training new staff and students. 
• Responds to code arrests and other emergent situations where pharmacist assistance is needed.
• Performs essential duties of pharmacy manager or director in his/her absence when the pharmacy clinical coordinator is not available.  May be required to work at other Carondelet network facilities.
• Acts as an agent, and under the supervisor, of the facility medical director while performing medication management related activities at a remote site commonly owned and operated by the Hospital. 

• Minimum Requirements 
  • Experience:  Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Education:  Graduation from an accredited School or College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
  • Certifications: Valid current Arizona Registered Pharmacist License.

• Preferred Requirements 
  • Education:  Hospital pharmacy experience and/or completion of an ASHP accredited hospital based residency.

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