About this opportunity
Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare lists this Clinical Pharmacist opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PLEASE NOTE - This position may require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Fa cilities: Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center.
nPosition Summary:
nProvide pharmaceutical care under Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Pharmacy standards of practice and mission, federal laws, and regulations.
nScope of Work:
nThis position is assigned to the Pharmacy Branch under the supervision and direction of the Chief Supervisory Pharmacist, TON Health Care, or Supervisory Pharmacist. This position will have a primary duty station and is assigned but requires working at any TONHC Pharmacy as needed.
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities: (Depending on the area of assignment, an incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below):
nnPerform outpatient pharmacy functions for the full range of pharmaceuticals provided in the medical facility, including controlled, investigational, and other drugs requiring special handling.
nProcesses and verifies orders for new prescriptions and refill requests.
nVerifies and reviews medications prepared by technicians for dispensing and distribution.
nProvides medication-related customer service and interacts with other departments to ensure appropriate patient care.
nStay current with prescription drug knowledge for medications dispensed locally and keeps abreast of medication-related safety issues.
nHelps to maintain the accuracy of medication drug files and utilizes electronic health record functions to enter notes for appropriate documentation and enter and edit drug allergy information.
nReviews the prescription, patient medication profile, and patient record and utilizes appropriate resources and references to determine appropriateness in dispensing prescribed pharmaceuticals.
nCompounds or oversees the compounding of drugs as prescribed; determines formulation to be used, dosage forms, quantities, concentrations, and the number of doses.
nConducts necessary patient education, per established Policies and Procedures, concerning the medication, its administration, signs of reaction, and related matters, counsels' patients on a course of treatment, the likelihood of success, possible adverse consequences, and related issues.
nManage controlled substance inventory records, medication inventory, and procurement.
nComplete all necessary reports and documentation under Federal and Service Unit policies and procedures.
nPerforms periodic inspections of drug storage facilities to ensure correct handling, accountability, etc.
nParticipates with physicians in determining a course of treatment for unusually complex or challenging cases; advises on using the various drug and drug therapies to include investigational and limited use items.
nReviews efficiency of drug regimen; advises on alternatives and cost-effectiveness.
nReport and document medication errors, related incidents, and unusual circumstances.
nPerform inpatient pharmacy services and prepare the complete range of sterile products and intravenous additives for the medical facility.
nReview physician medication orders, patient medications, and records to prevent or counteract adverse drug reactions or interactions.
nVerifies that prescribed medications are appropriate for indication and appropriately dosed.
nEnsure correct labeling, handling, and storage of all pharmaceutical products.
nProvides guidance and support to lower grade staff, oversees operations to ensure adherence to professional standards, patient safeguards, applicable law and regulation, quality assurance, policies, and procedures.
nConduct training for professional, non-professional, and prescribing staff on developments in drug therapy.
nAssists with the training of pharmacy students, trains personnel in preparation, storage, handling, and administration of drugs and other pharmaceuticals.
nProvide specialized services to assist patients with managing diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and other chronic illness.
nRepresent the pharmacy department on various committees and at meetings.
nSupports clinical investigations as required.
nProvide pharmacy and drug information services to eligible individuals for TON Health Care services in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations.
nMay work alternative work schedules to provide continuity of service.
nContribute to a team effort.
nPerforms other job-related duties as assigned in keeping with pharmacy initiatives and goals.
nMeet the cultural needs of the tribe, understand cultural diversity.
n nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
nnKnowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and techniques of clinical pharmacy to provide direct patient services.
nKnowledge of Federal laws and regulations of pharmacy operations.
nKnowledge of the physical-chemical properties and characteristics of substances, the therapeutic action of drugs, and the principles of chemical, biological, pharmacological, and biopharmaceutical science.
nKnowledge in planning, monitoring, and evaluating drug therapy in a clinical setting.
nKnowledge of appropriate resource and reference materials and their use.
nAbility to communicate with patients regarding the proper administration, use, actions, precautions, and storage of their medications.
nAbility to communicate with other health providers regarding the comprehensive treatment of the patient and educational activities related to patient care and Health Professional Students.
nAbility to follow pharmacy primary care acute and chronic care protocols recording all patient's medical record information using the SOAP format.
nAbility to work independently following policies and guidelines.
nAbility to make professional pharmacy decisions that are considered authoritative and subject to only general systemic reviews.
nAbility to supervise support personnel in the accomplishment of individual tasks.
nAbility to distinguish basic colors.
n nMinimum Qualifications:
nnMust have a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy and/or board certification and/or completion of residency training preferred.
n nLicenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:
nnLicense to practice pharmacy in at least one state or U.S. Territory. A submitted copy of the active, unrestricted license to practice.
nImmunization against Measles and Rubella is required, and a recommended annual influenza vaccination.
nUpon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment, including a 39-month driving record.
nMay require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
nIf required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
nBased on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English as employment conditions.
n nPhysical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. In addition, the incumbent is frequently required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stand, and bend. The work involves frequent walking to various locations of the medical facility. Lifting or moving boxes or medical equipment that weighs over 25 pounds is possible. The incumbent performs in the Pharmacy and clinic area-everyday exposure to infectious and contagious diseases. Incumbents may be required to wear personal protective equipment or clothing to prevent blood and body fluids exposure. The incumbent works on a regularly assigned schedule, with rotational duties at the TON Sells Indian Hospital, TON San Xavier Health Center, TON Santa Rosa Health Center, TON San Simon Health Center, and inpatient, on-call, nightshift, weekend, and holiday coverage at the Hospital.
nThis list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Worksite address
tucson, AZ, 85718, US
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