Pharmacist Intern

Position Summary 

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

• 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.  

• 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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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!