Clinical Pharmacist (ED) - East Valley

Phoenix Children's Hospital -
Gilbert, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Referral program

Qualifications

Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Patient care outcome improvement
Student supervision
Incident reporting compliance
Direct patient care
Healthcare incident report preparation
Staff supervision
Formulary management
Quality records maintenance
Pharmacy workflow optimization
Drug-drug interaction analysis
Clinical program policy development
Team supervision
Quality of care (regulatory compliance area)
Adverse event reporting
Incident report management
Regulatory compliance
Working with pediatric populations
Patient safety measures implementation
Performance Reporting
Care documentation
Mid-level
Drug therapy monitoring
Licensed Pharmacist (State-Specific)
Medication history review
Clinical staff training
One-on-one patient counseling
Quality control documentation
Medication supplies

Full Job Description

Posting Note: We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic team supporting the ED at the East Valley Campus. Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency preferred but not required. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes, supporting medication needs of our pediatric patients in the emergency department. This position involves 10-hour shifts with a 7 on/7 off rotating schedule. Incentives include evening shift differential, a starting bonus up to $10,000, referral bonuses and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children while advancing your career in pediatric pharmacy! Apply now to embark on this fulfilling journey with Phoenix Children’s.

This position oversees the daily activities of the medication management process and provides comprehensive pharmacy services to patients from neonate to young adulthood while performing the duties of a registered pharmacist as defined by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and Phoenix Children’s. This position also ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation. This position receives supervision and leadership oversight from Inpatient Pharmacy leaders.

Position Duties

Reviews and manages medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness based upon age, weight, height, laboratory values, diagnosis, and other patient and clinical information pertinent to safe and effective care and intervenes as necessary. Verifies medication orders in an accurate and timely manner.

a. Effectively screens for and manages clinical alerts/conditions (i.e. allergies, interactions, therapeutic duplications, adverse drug reactions (ADR) etc.).

b. Actively problem-solves issues with medication orders and contacts the prescriber to recommends appropriate alternative medication therapy as needed.

c. Complies with the directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee related to Formulary Management.

d. Documents clinical interventions to meet or exceed established cost containment and evidence-based medication therapy goals for the department and organization.

e. Prepares and dispenses sterile and non-sterile medications, in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, annual department goals and in accordance with all state and federal laws, statues and quality standards agencies.
Demonstrates and utilizes appropriate clinical pharmacy skills in assessing and formulating medication therapy recommendations to medical staff and other health care providers that are safe, evidence based, care appropriate and cost effective.

a. Participates in decentralized Pharmacist assigned duties when applicable.
b. Assists in developing guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for medication use.
Actively participates in the ongoing education and training of self, other pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, technicians, and student learners and orientation of new employees.

Directly supervises the work of technical, intern, and support staff to ensure accuracy in medication preparation and dispensing and coordinates efficient daily workflow.

Acts as liaison between the pharmacy and the medical and nursing staff for issues pertaining to medication management and pharmacy services. Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives where applicable.

a. Serves in a professional capacity, when applicable, on unit-based medical and other clinical teams providing information and recommendations for service and patient care. Pharmacists in this role may be required to work with certain subspecialties and service lines in providing advanced clinical services, including but not limited to, antimicrobial stewardship program activities.

b. Provides support for hospital and unit- based quality and safety teams, where applicable.
Effectively communicates problems, unique patient needs, and other necessary information to on-coming staff for enhanced continuity of care. Responds to all modes of communication within the department and hospital and proactively solves problems. Answers phones promptly and politely demonstrating Phoenix Children’s Values of excellence in clinical care, service, and communication at all times.

Initiates, processes, and completes all associated incident, adverse drug reaction, and controlled substance documentation reports and records to ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements and standards.

a. Participates in data collection and reporting of Drug Use Evaluation, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities within defined hospital information systems.

b. Maintains investigational drug study records and documentation as required by the study sponsor and accrediting bodies.
Provides evidence-based medication education and/or information to patients, caregivers, medical and hospital staff for inpatient and outpatient areas as appropriate and applicable.

a. Provides counseling, both oral and written, to patients and/or caregivers for outpatient prescriptions where applicable.

b. Provides targeted medication information (Drug Information) and home medication screening for inpatient and outpatient areas.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

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