Tucson Medical Center
SUMMARY
Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical services in an inpatient setting.
Responsibilities include collaboration with nursing and medical staff with medication chart reviews that will assist in the optimization of medication therapy, implementation of up-to-date pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines with providers, conducting Drug Utilization Reviews and preparing Drug Review Criteria for pharmacy and therapeutics committee. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist is an active preceptor for PGY‑1 residents, pharmacy students and pharmacy staff.
Pharmacist Graduate performs functions under the supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist (RPH).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Majority of shifts scheduled will be clinical shifts.
Interpret and clarify written orders for all types of medications.
Prepare compounds, label, and package medications and pharmaceuticals in accordance with professional protocols and standards.
Secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances regularly.
Ensure all charges for dispensed medication orders are captured in the hospital’s billing system.
Provide medications and drug information to patients and health care professionals during emergency codes.
Communicate drug‑related side effects, dosages, and potential complications to health care professionals.
Advise patients and/or their representatives on medication usage, dosage, side effects, and composition.
Remain informed about current developments concerning new drugs or test results regarding drug usage; research drug information requests and respond promptly.
Promote effective use of the formulary system through drug product selection and therapeutic alternative suggestions for non‑formulary orders.
Monitor drug therapy as assigned by physicians; suggest alternative drug therapy when appropriate.
Consult with and advise medical staff regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Oversee work of pharmacy technicians/pharmacy interns in the preparation, documentation, and dispensing of medications and pharmaceuticals.
Adhere to TMCH organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
Provide education to pharmacy interns, students, and PGY‑1 residents.
Participate in rounds and care coordination conferences as appropriate.
Participate in quality improvement committees as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION:
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an AACP‑accredited College of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s degree from an AACP‑accredited College of Pharmacy.
EXPERIENCE:
None required; some positions require additional training in specialized areas.
CLINICAL STAFFING REQUIREMENT:
Full‑time employees required to work at least 70% of clinical shifts; part‑time employees required to work at least 50%.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:
Current Arizona Pharmacist license upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (ACLS requirement waived for clinical pharmacist working in the retail pharmacy department).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of drugs, possible side effects or interactions, and how to compound medication in accordance with professional standards and practices.
Skill in following physicians’ orders and prescribed medications and relaying any procedures and concerns to the patient.
Skill in responding to patients’ questions or concerns.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients and/or their representatives, and the general public.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents or logarithms.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, multiple regressions, determination of test reliability and validity, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
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Responsibilities include collaboration with nursing and medical staff with medication chart reviews that will assist in the optimization of medication therapy, implementation of up-to-date pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines with providers, conducting Drug Utilization Reviews and preparing Drug Review Criteria for pharmacy and therapeutics committee. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist is an active preceptor for PGY‑1 residents, pharmacy students and pharmacy staff.
Pharmacist Graduate performs functions under the supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist (RPH).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Majority of shifts scheduled will be clinical shifts.
Interpret and clarify written orders for all types of medications.
Prepare compounds, label, and package medications and pharmaceuticals in accordance with professional protocols and standards.
Secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances regularly.
Ensure all charges for dispensed medication orders are captured in the hospital’s billing system.
Provide medications and drug information to patients and health care professionals during emergency codes.
Communicate drug‑related side effects, dosages, and potential complications to health care professionals.
Advise patients and/or their representatives on medication usage, dosage, side effects, and composition.
Remain informed about current developments concerning new drugs or test results regarding drug usage; research drug information requests and respond promptly.
Promote effective use of the formulary system through drug product selection and therapeutic alternative suggestions for non‑formulary orders.
Monitor drug therapy as assigned by physicians; suggest alternative drug therapy when appropriate.
Consult with and advise medical staff regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Oversee work of pharmacy technicians/pharmacy interns in the preparation, documentation, and dispensing of medications and pharmaceuticals.
Adhere to TMCH organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
Provide education to pharmacy interns, students, and PGY‑1 residents.
Participate in rounds and care coordination conferences as appropriate.
Participate in quality improvement committees as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION:
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an AACP‑accredited College of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s degree from an AACP‑accredited College of Pharmacy.
EXPERIENCE:
None required; some positions require additional training in specialized areas.
CLINICAL STAFFING REQUIREMENT:
Full‑time employees required to work at least 70% of clinical shifts; part‑time employees required to work at least 50%.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:
Current Arizona Pharmacist license upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (ACLS requirement waived for clinical pharmacist working in the retail pharmacy department).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of drugs, possible side effects or interactions, and how to compound medication in accordance with professional standards and practices.
Skill in following physicians’ orders and prescribed medications and relaying any procedures and concerns to the patient.
Skill in responding to patients’ questions or concerns.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients and/or their representatives, and the general public.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents or logarithms.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, multiple regressions, determination of test reliability and validity, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
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