Pharmacist Evenings PRN

Community Health Systems Inc

Tucson, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Support, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Drug Therapy, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Hospital, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Medications, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Prescription Drugs, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Safety/Work Safety, Side Effects, Student Loans, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
10 days ago

Why You'll Love Working Here!

  • My Health - Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
  • My Future - PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
  • My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!

Job Summary

The Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing accurate dispensing, clinical and patient support, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. This role prioritizes medication safety, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Schedule: PRN, as needed evenings, schedule varies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required
  • 0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required

Licenses and Certifications

  • RPH - Registered Pharmacist active license in state of employment required
  • BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialist preferred

Essential Functions

  • Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
  • Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.
  • Counsels patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.
  • Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
  • Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.
  • Monitors patient outcomes, evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, and adjusts medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.
  • Engages in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.
  • Stays current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participates in ongoing education and training activities.
  • Assists in managing pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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Community Health Systems Inc

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/

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