If you’re passionate about your career,
there’s no better place than Maricopa Integrated Health System
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager or designee, the Clinical Pharmacy
Specialist is responsible for the safe, effective and cost-effective use of medications at the
patient point of care through the application of specialized knowledge, skills and professional
judgment. Functions as the pharmaceutical care expert in their designated patient care area(s).
Responsible for the formulary management and performance improvement processes for
assigned patient care area(s). Oversees activities of medication use including prescribing and
administration in accordance with pharmacy law and accepted standards of practice. Provides
specialized drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
 Requires a Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent
experience.
 Must have at least one to two (1-2) years of Pharmacist experience preferably in a
hospital setting.
 Health-system clinical pharmacy specialist and ASHP-accredited post graduate
pharmacy residency training considered equivalent experience and preferred.
 Requires a Pharmacy licensure in the state of Arizona.
 Must possess good written and verbal communication skills for interacting with
pharmacy staff, nursing, physicians, patients and other health care professionals.
 Must have knowledge of computer software, pharmacy related systems and Microsoft
applications.
 Experience with automated dispensing systems (i.e., Pyxis) is beneficial.
 Expected to demonstrate ability and willingness to maintain competency as required
for job title and specific area(s) of responsibility.
 Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance
improvement and organizational values.
 Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
About MIHS
Located in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona, Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) is a worldrenowned teaching hospital. We’re nationally recognized for our excellence in critical care,
including emergency and intensive care treatment for adults, children and newborns; we’re also
home to a major regional burn center and a leading children’s hospital.
MIHS offers:
Highly competitive salaries
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; a life-long pension upon retirement
Choice of two health plans including medical/dental/vision
Generous paid time off (PTO)
10 calendar paid holidays
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Free basic life insurance up to 1 times your annual base salary
Optional supplemental life, spouse and child life, critical illness, and short-term disability
(STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Flexible spending account for child care and medical care (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Deferred Comp (457b) - Nationwide - One more way to save for retirement
Learn more and apply on-line at: http://jobs.mihs.org