Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Adult Abdominal Transplant

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix has held Magnet status since 2005 and was recently bestowed its fourth consecutive Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The role of Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Adult Abdominal Transplant provides direct support for abdominal transplant services, including kidney, liver, and pancreas transplantation, across both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Banner University Medical Center Phoenix has the second largest transplant volume in the state of Arizona, with the liver transplant program growing 15% from 2024 to 2025. Pharmacists rotate through inpatient and ambulatory responsibilities in two-week intervals, with flexibility to adjust based on workload. The schedule is daytime hours, Monday - Friday, with no dedicated weekend or major holiday coverage. Applicants are asked to include a cover letter stating their experience, training and interest in this position. The organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Responsibilities

Provides direct support for abdominal transplant services, including kidney, liver, and pancreas transplantation, across inpatient and ambulatory settings; Participates on the healthcare team as a pharmacotherapy expert and in the optimal selection of drug therapy; Designs regimens to maximize therapeutic benefit and minimize toxicity; Evaluates and documents all components of pharmaceutical care; Conducts educational activities and applies performance improvement principles; Participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee/Clinical Consensus Group activities; Oversees pharmacy technicians, coordinates workflow and checks medications prior to dispensing; Critically evaluates disease state management and recommends therapy adjustments; Serves as drug information expert and provides drug information and education; Reviews and evaluates medication orders for appropriateness and completeness; Applies continuous quality improvement principles and participates in drug use evaluations and medication safety oversight; Participates in local and system-based committees and in transplant selection committees, quality initiatives, process improvement, and development of policies and clinical protocols; Collaborates with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, mid-level providers, the transplant infectious disease team, and the multidisciplinary transplant team; Serves as a resource and mentor to pharmacists, students, residents and other healthcare providers; Participates as primary preceptor to residents where applicable; Performs all functions according to policies, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards

Requirements

Doctorate in Pharmacy degree; Minimum completion of a PGY1 residency program, or without residency training a minimum of 3 years of health-system progressive clinical pharmacy experience; Board certification through the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (e.g. BCPS, BCOP), active and maintained; For Investigational Drug Services pharmacists, the ASHP Investigational Drug Service Certificate is allowed, and non-Board Certified candidates have 24 months to achieve certification; Pharmacist licensure in the state of practice; Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy; If not licensed in the state of practice, completed Board of Pharmacy application process within 30 days of job offer, and licensed within 90 days of hire unless delayed by the State Board of Pharmacy; May be required to possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy; Arizona incumbents must provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire; Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license (not intern) at time of hire for BSS applicants; Good organizational, problem solving and computer skills; Good written and verbal communication skills; Ability to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer customer questions; Knowledge of medication management software, pharmacy system software, Microsoft applications and automated dispensing systems; Employees at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it, and sign an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire

Nice to have

Completion of a PGY2 residency, or PGY1 residency plus a minimum of 3 years of health system experience; Board Certification in appropriate area of specialty; Expert level working knowledge of principles, practices, and operations in assigned area of responsibility; Additional related education and/or experience

Benefits

Hire On Incentive up to $15,000 sign-on for a 2-year commitment