Lifepoint Health·Chandler, Arizona
Provides safe and effective pharmaceutical care by verifying medication orders and overseeing medication-use processes. Collaborates with the care team to review drug therapy and supervise pharmacy technicians for quality improvement.
Provides safe, timely, and effective pharmaceutical care. Verifies and dispenses medications, oversees medication-use processes, reviews drug therapy for appropriateness and safety (including anticoagulant monitoring), supervises pharmacy technicians, and collaborates with the care team on medication-related quality and performance improvement.
Essential Functions
Verify physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness; clarify and resolve discrepancies.
Monitor and evaluate the critical processes of medication management (e.g., selection, storage, ordering/transcribing, preparation/dispensing, administration support, and monitoring); identify risk points and drive continuous quality and performance improvement with clinicians.
Verify and approve work performed by Pharmacy Technician(s); provide coaching and feedback.
Order, receive, and store medications to maintain integrity, security, and compliance.
Review patient-specific drug therapy for indications, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and duplication; promote rational, evidence-based therapy and document interventions.
Perform anticoagulant monitoring and communicate dose/therapy recommendations per protocol or provider order.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensures compliance with hospital policies, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards. Maintains accurate records (e.g., inventory, controlled substances, medication safety reports). Supports medication safety initiatives, adverse event prevention, and staff education. Utilizes pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technologies as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; BS Pharm or PharmD required; accredited clinical residency preferred.
Current state license to practice pharmacy.
Two (2) years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Clinical judgment; accuracy and attention to detail; strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills; collaboration across disciplines; proficiency with pharmacy/EMR systems and inventory control.
Requires a BS Pharm or PharmD from an accredited school and a current state pharmacy license. Two years of hospital pharmacy experience and a clinical residency are preferred.
Market context
Arizona pharmacist openings typically center on licensed professionals for hospital and retail settings, with employers often favoring candidates who can step into medication safety, dispensing, and clinical support work quickly. This role is competitive because a PharmD, hospital experience, or a PGY1 residency can strengthen your profile, while the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Arizona pharmacist license status and tailor your resume to any inpatient, residency, or medication-management experience.
