PHARMACIST

We have recently completed a 2.5 Million dollar renovation. Maryvale Hospital is very excited about all the great opportunties and wonderful changes taking place. The Maryvale recruitment team would love an opportunity to talk to you about who we are and what we have to offer.

 

Maryvale Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

- Full-time - Noon-8pm (with flexibility) or

-- Night Shift 8pm to 6am (7days on/7 days off)

- Bachelors Degree Required

- 1 year experience in an acute care setting Processes physician drug orders in a manner that evaluates them for appropriateness (safety and efficacy) for the specific patient (evaluation factors include the drug, dose and interval, indication, allergies, drug-drug or drug-food interactions, patient age, patient weight, & renal function).Processes orders accurately, including computer entry and review of the technician fill before the drug leaves the Pharmacy.

Follows through with necessary action in processing orders that are not consistent with practice standards or policies and procedures.

Records physician/nurse interactions taken with regard to physician medication orders, Carefully checks work of supportive personnel; bag checks, cart fill checks, drug repackaging checks, IV's, etc.

Processes and prepares sterile drug orders with proper order and care, using aseptic technique.

Monitors physician medication orders for consistency and appropriateness with patient age. Understands that there are dosage variations between newborn, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients and knows where to find appropriate information.

Answers questions and provides information to physicians, nurses, patients and other healthcare professionals on the appropriate use of medications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage, etc.

Dispenses controlled substances only after proper documentation and record keeping requirements are fulfilled.

Completes monthly perpetual inventory checks as assigned.

Completes area inspections as assigned in the time frame assigned.

Corrects noted deficiencies found during inspections.Instructs students and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to Pharmacy.

Provides on-call coverage as assigned as outlined in Department Policy.