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Neurology Critical Care Clinical Specialist Faculty Pharmacist

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona
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The posted compensation range of $56.83 - $82.40 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-418658 Employment Type Full Time Department Pharmacy Practice Residency Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 0930-1900 Tu/W/F/Sa; Su/M/W/Th Remote No Category Pharmacy Referral Amount na
Responsibilities

The decentralized Neurology Critical Care Clinical Specialist is responsible for the delivery and documentation of pharmaceutical care provided to patients using the medication use process (selecting, prescribing, dispensing, administration and monitoring of medications).  The neuro critical care pharmacist provides clinical direction for the pharmacy and acts as a pharmacy liaison. The pharmacist in this position actively participates in formulary management, pharmacotherapy services and drug therapy management.

This position is 50% clinical, 50% faculty in collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. The clinical practice site is at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

Located in Phoenix, AZ this position is critical to the success of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CommonSpirit Health, Dignity Health, and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.

The Neurology Critical Care Pharmacist

    • Performs order verification and completes kinetics consults for associated hospital areas
    • Provides direct patient care
    • Acts as pharmaceutical consultant to provide drug information to physicians and nurses
    • Precepts pharmacy practice residents and student pharmacists and acts as a resource for College affiliated teaching
    • Engages in primary teaching responsibilities, scholarship, and service at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
    • Drives pharmacy initiative development and implementation, and provides continued oversight
    • Acts as a pharmacy representative in clinical, quality, and regulatory activities pertaining to the optimal use of medications
    • Contributes to P&T Committee activities as appropriate
    • Actively participates on patient care rounds with providers in a collaborative practice model
    •  Provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy services at the top of her/his license

Qualifications

Requirements

    • Graduate degree in pharmacy
    • Current Arizona pharmacist license in good standing or ability to obtain an Arizona pharmacist license prior to day 1
    • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

Preferred Qualifications

    • PGY2 Residency in Neurology or Critical Care Pharmacy
    • Two or more years of acute clinical pharmacy experience highly preferred
    • BPS Board Certification (BCPS or BCCCP)
    • ACLS and ENLS Certification
    • Strong clinical pharmacy skills
    • Experience in precepting both pharmacy residents within an ASHP accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program and APPE students from ACPE accredited Colleges of Pharmacy
    • Evidence of productivity in research or other scholarly activities
    • Experience with Cerner Millennium

Overview

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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