Pharmacist

Job Description

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible, experienced Pharmacist's!

This is a Full time day shift position working in the Pharmacy at Oro Valley Hospital.

Position Purpose

To provide pharmaceutical care to patients according to professional standards and practices. This position will always include providing drug therapy oversight for ED and critical care patients.

Interprets and clarifies all types of medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dose, frequently, route, allergy to, interaction with or duplication of existing drug therapy. Obtains and documents patient information such as allergies, diagnosis, height and weight, pregnancy, etc. Processes orders and dispenses medications accurately and timely using patient specific information.

This includes compounding, overseeing technician compounding, packaging and labeling of pharmaceuticals. Monitors drug therapy information and documents clinical interventions as appropriate; prepares required reports for quality, cost and/or safety initiatives. (i.e reporting an ADR through ERS, documenting in Sentri7).

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree via completion of 5 Year program from accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience: "Required: Completion of internship.

Preferred: Acute hospital in-patient experience. A PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is preferred.

Skills: Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses/Certifications: Required: Current licensure as a Pharmacist in Arizona. American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS upon hire and AHA ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire.

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 177-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work.

Oro Valley Hospital's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a "family," the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.