Pharmacist- Internal Medicine

Job description

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

Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care services for hospitalized patients, including medication order review, preparation, dispensing oversight, therapeutic monitoring, and accurate documentation of medication therapy. Serves as a medication expert by providing drug information, patient education, and oversight of medication-use and dispensing systems while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This role is primarily focused on decentralized patient care and collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team through participation in rounds, clinical consultations, evidence-based medication recommendations, and medication therapy management to optimize patient outcomes and promote safe, effective care.

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and monitor medication orders to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective therapy based on patient-specific factors, including diagnosis, laboratory values, renal/hepatic function, allergies, contraindications, and drug interactions. Perform comprehensive medication profile reviews, including assessment of therapeutic appropriateness, dosing, frequency, duplicate therapies, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and adverse drug event prevention.

Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based medication recommendations and optimize patient outcomes. Document clinical interventions, therapeutic recommendations, and patient care activities in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Verify medication preparation and dispensing activities, including high-risk medications, compounded sterile products, and other therapies requiring pharmacist oversight.

Manage and optimize medication therapy through activities such as renal dose adjustments, IV-to-PO conversions, therapeutic substitutions, black box warning interventions, and initiation, modification, or discontinuation of therapy under approved protocols. Provide pharmacokinetic and collaborative practice management services, including anticoagulation, vancomycin, aminoglycoside, parenteral nutrition, and other pharmacist-managed therapies as authorized by facility protocols.

Assist with medication reconciliation and clarification of incomplete, unclear, or potentially unsafe medication orders during transitions of care. Ensure medications are appropriately procured, prepared, stored, and available to meet patient care needs. Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel involved in medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management. Serve as a drug information resource for healthcare providers and patients, providing medication counseling and education as needed.

Participate in the education and training of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication use and patient safety. Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, accreditation, and organizational requirements, including completion of regulatory inspections and quality assurance activities. Support medication-use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs to enhance clinical and operational outcomes.

Maintain professional competency through continuing education, staff development, and ongoing participation in professional activities and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

Education: Required: Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy Experience: Preferred: Hospital experience and/or PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Certifications: Required: Pharmacy license. AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS required if direct patient care responsibilities.

Preferred

Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), BCGP, etc.

Physical Demands

Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent standing and walking. Frequent reaching, stooping, and bending. Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position. #LI-SW2 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.

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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