Clinical Pharmacist
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Chandler, AZ, 85224
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 54.76-81.45 HOUR
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Clinical Pharmacist at CRMC, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you’ll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.
You’ll build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue. We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check. That’s you. You’ll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion.
To excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.
Chandler Regional Medical Center is seeking a passionate and highly motivated pharmacist to support our critical care areas (ICU).
This position is primarily responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care to our intensive care patients and will help expand our critical care
coverage. The incumbent must be an experienced or highly trained critical care practitioner that is able to provide and be responsible for drug therapy
outcomes for individual patients as an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. They will serve as a drug expert and consultant to physicians,
nursing staff and other hospital personnel. He or she will also have the opportunity to participate in pharmacy student and resident education
- Review prescriptions in queue for safety and accuracy. Check patient’s medical history to ensure any medications prescribed will be safe and effective. Make recommendations if you see an error or know another medication would be better.
- Consults with and advises medical, nursing, and other healthcare providers regarding the prescribing, dispensing, or administration of pharmaceuticals
- Routinely monitors the patient’s total drug therapy for effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities
- Conducts assigned target drug monitoring programs and concurrent drug use evaluation activities as required
- Performs and documents Pharmacist Intervention activities such as recommendations on drug product selection, dosage adjustments, and appropriate drug therapy
- Provide CommonSpirit’s level of exceptional service to all patients or nurses filling orders.
- Participates actively in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, an
Job Requirements
Minimum:
Current Arizona State Pharmacist License in good standing
Good communication skills. Ability to work under stress.
Previous experience with Pharmacy computer systems.
Where You'll WorkLocated in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler, the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 2,600 team members and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. Chandler Regional joined the Dignity Health system in 1999, but has been part of the community for more than 50 years. The hospital includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Center, a Wound Healing Center, a Family Birth Center and many additional services. Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert, and Arizona General Hospital Mesa awarded $422,000 in grants to support five community projects led by 15 local organizations. Since 1991, Dignity Health's Community Health Improvement Grants program has provided $91 million to nearly 3,800 health projects, focusing on vulnerable and underserved populations.
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Frequently asked questions
In Chandler, AZ, Clinical Pharmacists play a crucial role by manually reviewing prescriptions to identify drug interactions, dosing errors, and allergies. This expert oversight surpasses automated systems, ensuring personalized medication safety and optimizing therapeutic outcomes for patients in hospital settings.
Holding an active Arizona State Pharmacist license is essential, but additional certifications like Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) or certifications in medication therapy management can significantly enhance job opportunities within Chandler’s competitive hospital sector.
Clinical Pharmacists specializing in critical care must excel in real-time clinical decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and thorough drug therapy evaluation. Their expertise extends into emergency response and patient-specific medication adjustments, setting them apart from general pharmacy practitioners.
Within Catholic Health Initiatives, Clinical Pharmacists are deeply integrated into multidisciplinary teams, actively participating in cardiopulmonary emergencies and educating pharmacy residents, highlighting a broader scope that blends direct patient care with professional development.
The role aligns with Chandler’s focus on comprehensive critical care, emphasizing medication safety in intensive care units. It reflects local priorities by supporting community health improvement projects and addressing the needs of a diverse patient population through expert pharmaceutical care.
Chandler’s growing healthcare sector increases demand for skilled Clinical Pharmacists, yet competition remains intense due to a high concentration of qualified candidates. Positions at Catholic Health Initiatives attract professionals drawn by their reputation and extensive clinical services.
Clinical Pharmacists in Chandler typically earn between $120,000 and $135,000 annually, slightly above the national median due to Arizona’s cost of living and demand for critical care expertise. Hospital size and additional certifications can further impact compensation.
Specialist Clinical Pharmacists focus on specific therapeutic areas like critical care or cardiology, providing targeted medication management. Consultant pharmacists often advise multiple departments or facilities, emphasizing policy and safety protocols beyond direct patient care.
Advancement typically involves gaining extensive clinical expertise, pursuing leadership training, and demonstrating impact through quality improvement initiatives. Engagement in pharmacist education and collaborative projects within CommonSpirit Health can accelerate progression to clinical pharmacy manager positions.