Pharmacist
Company: Tenet-AZ Region
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Pharmacist for a
job in Peoria, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:
Pharmacist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration:
Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type:
Staff /n Position Summary /n The individual provides pharmaceutical
care services to the patients including, but not limited to,
oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing /n and proper
documentation of patient medication therapy. Also, provides drug
information, patient information and oversight of information and
dispensing systems and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and
local laws and regulations. May also advise physicians on
medication utilization. /n - This individual’s responsibilities
include (but are not limited to): - Review and monitor patient's
medication therapy and orders written for safety and efficacy
considering specific patient conditions and health status; - Advise
patient care team on patient's medication therapy and document such
interventions. - Order verification and performing medication
profile reviews to include, but not limited to; checking for
duplications, drug- drug and drug-food interactions, allergies,
drug appropriateness, dosing, and frequency. - Prepare, label, and
dispense medications for patients in accordance with licensed
independent practitioner to ensure compliance with Federal, State,
and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of
drugs and controlled substances and the maintenance of required
records. - Check High Risk IVs. - Renal dose adjusting medications.
- IV to PO conversions. - Initiates / modifies / discontinues
therapy - Mediates black box warning interventions. - Ensure
appropriate medications are available for patients and properly
procured, prepared, stored, and maintained. - Supervise the
preparation, maintenance, and dispensing process of drugs and
supplies, including technical personnel performing these functions.
- Ensure all medication is checked before leaving the pharmacy. -
Maintain relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide
timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug
usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding
drug controls, and Joint Commission standards. - Provide for
collaborative practice management as per facility-approved
protocols for anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin,
and aminoglycoside consults, etc. - Assist with medication
reconciliation and clarification of unsafe and unclear drug therapy
orders. - Provide education to patients on the use of medications
as needed. - Participate in the education and training of
healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, pharmacy
technicians, and students) in relation to medication use. -
Demonstrate regulatory compliance as evidenced by timely completion
of nursing unit inspections, as needed. - Maintain professional
competence with pharmacy department and state licensing
requirements via staff development, independent study, and/or
professional activities. - Completes monthly perpetual inventory
checks as assigned. - Completes area inspections as assigned in the
time frame assigned. - Provides on-call coverage as assigned as
outlined in Department Policy. - Acts under the supervision of
facility DEA registrant or facility physician lead while performing
medication management related activities at a remote site commonly
owned and operated by the Hospital - Organization/Work Role: -
Assesses and prioritizes a rapidly changing workload. Completes
work in a timely manner. Maintains a clean and orderly work
environment. Shares responsibility for ordering and stocking
medication and keeping the department clean. Utilizes personal
protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical,
radiation and infectious hazards. - Professional: - Participates in
department management by providing input at meetings and reading
communication. Mentors new and less experienced staff and students.
Adjusts work schedule to departmental needs. Uses policy and
procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper
course of action. - Quality Improvement: - Identifies, proposes
solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in
patient care and departmental / hospital operations. Participates
in the successful implementation of change. Identifies
opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in
medication. Participates in adverse drug reaction reporting and
drug utilization review. Participates in department QI as
requested. - Other related job tasks or responsibilities as
assigned - Minimum Requirements - Education: Graduate of Accredited
School of Pharmacy. - Licensure/Certifications: Current Pharmacist
license in the State of Arizona. - Special Skills: - Must be able
to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of
above average pressure. - Must have basic computer skills. -
Excellent customer service skills. - Must be willing to work in all
areas of the pharmacy services as assigned. - Effective
interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members
required. - Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with
occasional periods of above average pressure. - Preferred
Requirements: - Experience: Prefer one (1) year of acute care
experience but will consider new graduate. -
Certifications/Registrations: Board Cerfitication in
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS, CGP, etc). LI-TW2 Tenet AZ Job ID
2503037682. Posted job title: Pharmacist
Keywords: Tenet-AZ Region, Goodyear , Pharmacist, Healthcare , Peoria, Arizona