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The Community – Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It's known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants.

Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Phoenix here!

Airport Information: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is a major public airport located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the United States. The airport is a hub for several major airlines and serves as a crucial connecting point for flights throughout North America. It has a well-developed network of domestic and international routes, connecting passengers to various destinations worldwide.

For more information about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, check out their website here!

About the Facility – Phoenix VAMC, The Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
Department of Veterans Affairs offers healthcare services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics across the country. Driven by the mission to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan”, VA strives to serve and honor America's veterans by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship. The Phoenix VA Health Care System proudly serves Veterans in central Arizona at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and nine community-based outpatient VA clinics.

Facility Address: 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix AZ 85012

Pharmacist – Duties and Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Pharmacists' care shall encompass the full range of pharmacy services in the inpatient and outpatient environment equivalent to those provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility.
• Shall dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide patients with information regarding medications and their use. The pharmacist shall advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. The pharmacist must be able to evaluate and provide medication orders for pharmacologic duplications, incompatibilities, side effects, drug-food and drug-drug interactions, and allergies.
• The pharmacist must be able to appropriately address potential therapeutic problems such as inappropriate dosage, incorrect strength, or improper dosing intervals. The pharmacist shall effectively communicate questionable therapies to providers and recommend reasonable alternatives in accordance with the formulary guidelines established.
• The pharmacist shall counsel patients and respond to questions regarding prescription drugs, including possible adverse reactions or interactions. The pharmacist shall also provide advice on durable medical equipment and home health care supplies.
• The pharmacist must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills when interacting with providers, patients, other Medical Center employees, and fellow pharmacy staff members in order to foster an atmosphere of care, helpfulness, and cooperation.
• Shall ensure that all medication orders are entered and verified in the electronic patient medical record (VistA).
• Shall provide strict security for all drugs and controlled substances by maintaining accurate records and perpetual inventory control.

Pharmacist – Requirements:

• Must be a graduate from an ACPE-accredited college and have at least a baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy, and/or a Pharm.D. degree.
• Any clean, unrestricted pharmacy license from any state is honored.
• Must have a BLS certificate (preferably through the American Heart Association).