Pharmacist- Internal Medicine

Overview 

Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo West Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary Position Summary In keeping with the Abrazo Health Care core values, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist would develop, implement, and evaluate the clinical pharmacy services for the facility, as well as the training and education of the professional staff or participation in these services. An integral part of the patient care team, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for providing many delegated clinical services, participating in team discussions and decisions about patient care, educating patients and families, and assuring proper application and compliance with various clinical initiatives. Involvement in various professional education activities, including work with students from the local College of Pharmacy and staff pharmacist development and mentoring is also expected.

Under The Direction Of The Director Of Pharmacy, The Scope And Breath Of Responsibility For The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Will Include

Participation in critical care multidisciplinary rounds and review of clinical opportunities for critical patients in other acute care areas

Optimizing drug therapy and preventing adverse events while ensuring appropriate cost-effective medication use

Participation in clinical decision making in Pharmacy & Therapeutics and other physician committees as needed

Providing drug information and in-service education to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff

Assisting with development & implementation of various drug and disease management protocols designed to optimize patient quality of care

Conducting medication use evaluations in areas of need

Precepting pharmacy students

Responsibilities

• Participates in critical care rounds, optimizing drug therapy
• Optimizes drug therapy and participates in clinical pharmacy services (i.e. pharmacokinetics service) in acute care areas (ED, ICU, Hospitalists' Service)
• Develops evidence-based best practices, including order sets, conducts quality improvement projects, and designs and executes medication use evaluations in areas of need
• Provides education to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on clinical pharmacy initiatives
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy with the organization of and presentations for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:

• Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Degree

• BLS

• Experience: Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent clinical experience

• Licensure/Certifications: Current Pharmacist license in the State of Arizona/Arizona Pharmacy License

• Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

• Experience: Critical Care residency

• Certification/Registration: ACLS, BCPS

Organization Description

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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• Minimum Requirements:

• Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Degree

• BLS

• Experience: Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent clinical experience

• Licensure/Certifications: Current Pharmacist license in the State of Arizona/Arizona Pharmacy License

• Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

• Experience: Critical Care residency

• Certification/Registration: ACLS, BCPS

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• Participates in critical care rounds, optimizing drug therapy
• Optimizes drug therapy and participates in clinical pharmacy services (i.e. pharmacokinetics service) in acute care areas (ED, ICU, Hospitalists' Service)
• Develops evidence-based best practices, including order sets, conducts quality improvement projects, and designs and executes medication use evaluations in areas of need
• Provides education to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on clinical pharmacy initiatives
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy with the organization of and presentations for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned