Pharmacist - Tucson, Arizona

Job Description

Job Description

A dynamic opportunity is available for an experienced pharmacist to join a 200-bed hospital in Tucson, AZ, on a 13-week contract with potential for extension. This role offers an engaging environment focused on patient care, medication safety, and collaborative practice within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with physicians regarding drug selection and dosing to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate nursing staff, patients, and physicians on medication therapy and safety protocols.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives to reduce errors and enhance patient care.
• Review patient profiles for appropriateness of medication regimens and monitor for adverse drug reactions.
• Prepare IV admixtures, nutritional supplements, and maintain narcotic accountability in strict compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
• Support 2nd shift operations, ensuring continuity of pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Valid pharmacist license with current registration.
• Proven experience in hospital pharmacy settings, ideally within acute care.
• Proficiency in IV admixture preparation and narcotic control.
• Familiarity with medication safety programs and adverse drug reaction reporting.
• Strong communication skills for interprofessional collaboration and patient education.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Schedule:

• 2nd shift (afternoons/days) with some flexibility to accommodate start date ASAP.

Location:

• Tucson, Arizona.

This contract to hire opportunity offers the chance to make a direct impact on patient care in a supportive hospital setting. If you are a dedicated pharmacist ready to contribute your expertise and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply now to be considered for this role.

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