Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, Arizona is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist to join its inpatient pharmacy team at this 217-bed acute care hospital that has anchored the northwest Phoenix metro since 1988. The role carries a broad clinical scope — from collaborative practice protocols and high-risk IV verification to direct patient care team consultation — within a facility recognized for cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics, and emergency services. The rotating mid/evening schedule offers a consistent shift window that suits pharmacists who prefer later-day hours, and new graduates are welcome to apply alongside experienced candidates.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 217-bed acute care hospital with recognized service lines in cardiovascular care, orthopedics, obstetrics, and emergency medicine
- Rotating mid/evening schedule: shifts run 10:00 AM–8:00 PM or 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Weekend rotation: every third weekend, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
- On-call coverage as assigned per department policy
- Collaborative practice management under facility-approved protocols covering anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin, and aminoglycoside dosing consults
- Clinical scope includes renal dose adjustments, IV-to-PO conversions, high-risk IV verification, black box warning interventions, and therapy initiation/modification/discontinuation
- Order verification with full medication profile review: duplicate therapy, drug–drug and drug–food interactions, allergy screening, dosing, and frequency checks
- Medication reconciliation support and clarification of unsafe or unclear drug therapy orders
- Adverse drug reaction reporting and participation in drug utilization review and department quality improvement initiatives
- Education and training responsibilities for physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students
- Supervision of pharmacy technicians in preparation, maintenance, and dispensing functions
- Regulatory compliance duties including nursing unit inspections and monthly perpetual inventory checks
- May perform medication management activities at a remote site commonly owned and operated by the hospital, under supervision of the facility DEA registrant or physician lead
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. or equivalent)
- Current Pharmacist license in the State of Arizona (or eligibility to obtain)
- One year of acute care hospital pharmacy experience preferred; new graduates will be considered
- Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS, CGP, or equivalent) preferred but not required
- Proficiency in a fast-paced, high-pressure inpatient environment with strong prioritization skills
- Basic computer skills; effective interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to work across all areas of pharmacy services as assigned
About the Community
Glendale sits in the northwest quadrant of the Phoenix metropolitan area — one of the fastest-growing regions in the country — offering a lower cost of living relative to many major metros while providing full urban amenities, professional sports venues, and year-round outdoor recreation in the Sonoran Desert. The area features highly rated suburban school districts, easy freeway access to downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale, and proximity to hiking, golf, and spring training baseball. For pharmacists relocating from colder climates, the Arizona lifestyle and sunshine-heavy calendar are a consistent draw.