Travel Acute Care Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacist is responsible for safe, accurate, and efficient distribution of pharmaceutical agents to patients, employees, and designated areas of the hospital.
• Practice shall comply with all state/federal and DEA laws, TJC Standards, and hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians on drugs and dosing; educate nursing staff, patients, and physicians regarding medications; participate in medication safety initiatives; manage patient profiles; avoid and report adverse drug reactions; mix IV admixtures and nutritional supplements; maintain narcotic accountability.
• Inpatient acute hospital experience required.
• Board Certified and/or accredited pharmacy residency preferred but not required.

• Required:
  
  ACLS & BLS certifications.
• Arizona Pharmacist License required.
• 2 years recent hospital pharmacist staffing experience required, able to work independently.
• Sterile compounding experience needed.
• Board Certified and/or accredited pharmacy residency preferred but not required.

• Shift: 7 Nights On / 7 Nights Off: 8:00p - 7:00a.
• Work Wednesdays through Tuesdays.
• No On Call.
• No 48‑hour Guarantee.
• No Blocked Scheduling.
• Houghton Pharmacy will be open on CHS Recognized holidays.

• Number of Beds in Unit: 44 Beds + Emergency Department.

• 2 years recent hospital pharmacist staffing, required to work independently.
• Clean, smoke‑free, well‑lit healthcare work environment.
• Considerable video display exposure and keyboard usage.
• Occasional irregular hours and many interruptions.
• Frequent pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Must work independently and meet multiple project deadlines.
• In clinical settings, exposed to accidents, injuries, and illness; subject to unpredictable situations.
• May perform emergency care; requires judgment/action that affect health, well‑being, and outcomes for patients and employees.
• Operational and people management skills that result in patient satisfaction, ongoing quality improvement, and employee engagement of a diverse population.
• Proven success at working collaboratively with all stakeholders to meet key goals.
• Years of experience in job's specialty: 2.