Pharmacist Intern

Overview

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.  
• Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate. 
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients. 
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients. 
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care. 
• Accurately enters/verifies medication orders and performs final check prior to dispensing of all medications, including sterile products, chemotherapy, TPN’s, and controlled substances.  
• Performs and documents clinical activities and interventions accurately. 
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel to provide timely, comprehensive, and cost effective pharmaceutical services.  
• Participates in hospital safety/quality programs and assists in training new staff and students 
• Responds to code arrests and other emergent situations where pharmacist assistance is needed. 
• Performs essential duties of pharmacy manager or director in his/her absence when the pharmacy clinical coordinator is not available.  
• May be required to work at other Carondelet network facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: 
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited School or College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
  • Experience: Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Valid current Arizona Registered Pharmacist License. 
    • Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) upon employment and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of employment. 
    • Board Certification is required for any new hires after January 1st, 2014. Must be board certified within 36 months of eligibility for certification 
• Preferred Requirements: 
  • Experience: Residency Preferred, Hospital pharmacy experience, IT Pharmacist with Cerner Millenium
  • Certification: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

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Organization Description

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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