Pharmacist - PRN

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Phoenix, Arizona.

Why Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We’re About

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Position Details

• Schedule - As Needed
• Location: Saliba's Pharmacy - 925 E Covey Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85024

Ensure all prescriptions are filled according to order and regulations, accurately and in a timely manner and proper packaging according to facility.

Attributes Required

• Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
• Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential Job Functions (Include the Following)

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging
• Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly
• Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
• Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations.
• Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding
• Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed
• Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
• Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par
• On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order
• Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled
• Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
• Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance
• Log all error medication occurrences
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Education And/or Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required
• State Pharmacist License required without restrictions

Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
• Medical consulting experience preferred

Work Environment

• Ability to work flexible hours

What We Offer

Emotional well-being and physical health are important, which is why our employees receive a generous benefits package and a work culture that supports our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

• Compensation & Financial
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match (1)
• Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (1), (2)
• Multiple health plan options including copay (FSA-eligible) and HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Dental and Vision plans
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance
• Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time Off
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
• (1) Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• (2) Full-time employees only, excluding EAP which is available to all Guardian employees

The Guardian Difference

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.

Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.

Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.

• At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.