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Pharmacist Inpatient Locally based. This position involves delivering pharmaceutical care to patients by managing medication use, medication dispensing, and overseeing pharmacy operations within an acute care hospital setting. The pharmacist will coordinate workflow, supervise pharmacy staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, providing optimal medication therapy management for diverse patient populations.
Job Details Position Description: Responsible for processing medication orders, assessing their appropriateness considering patient data such as age, weight, and diagnosis. Utilizes clinical pharmacy skills to optimize safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of medication therapies. Contacts prescribers to suggest improvements and resolve medication-related issues.
Documents patient care activities in electronic records, including adverse drug events and clinical interventions. Supervises pharmacy technicians, interns, and students in daily operations. Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile and non-sterile compounded medications, ensuring accuracy prior to dispensing.
Oversees pharmacy operations, including technology management and inventory oversight. Required
Pharmacist licensure in the state of practice, degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy, with a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, effective communication skills, and proficiency with medication management software and automated dispensing systems.
Day shift, 10 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Additional Information: Must possess good organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills. Experience with hospital pharmacy systems and medication management tools preferred.
Off-site travel may be required. Candidates working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Criminal History Affidavit. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
This position involves delivering pharmaceutical care to patients by managing medication use, medication dispensing, and overseeing pharmacy operations within an acute care hospital setting. The pharmacist will coordinate workflow, supervise pharmacy staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, providing optimal medication therapy management for diverse patient populations.