Pharmacist
Company: Tenet-AZ Region
Location: Avondale
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Pharmacist for a
job in Avondale, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: Pharmacist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional -
Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment
Type: Staff /n Provides consultative services to medical nursing
and pharmacy staff. Provides prescribed medications, drugs and
other pharmaceuticals and /n compounds medications. Interprets
physician medication orders for appropriateness. Acts as a drug
information resource to patients, medical staff, /n nursing staff
and ancillary department personnel. Compounds and dispenses
prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care
by /n performing the related duties. - 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. - 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. -
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. - 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 - Other related job tasks or
responsibilities as assigned - 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 interpersonalskills
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. Must have basic computer skills. - Minimum
Requirements - Education: Graduate of Accredited School of
Pharmacy. - Certifications: Current Pharmacist license in the State
of Arizona. - Preferred Requirements - Experience: Prefer one(1)
year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate.
Schedule: 7-on 7-off 6am-4:30pm LI-AL1 Tenet AZ Job ID 2603003138.
Posted job title: Pharmacist - ICU
Keywords: Tenet-AZ Region, Chandler , Pharmacist, Healthcare , Avondale, Arizona
