Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, processes the dispensing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies; assists in controlling and directing functions of pharmacy technicians when assigned to the shift. Provides drug information to health care professionals and patients to assist in providing rational drug therapy. Participates in oncall system to provide continuous pharmaceutical services.

What You Will Do

• Supervises and checks all activities carried out by Pharmacy Technicians.
• Supervises technicians in the filling of physicians’ orders.
• Checks all physician orders for accurate filling prior to delivering to the nursing units.
• Accurately and promptly delivers unit-dose medications and controlled substances to hospital inpatients.
• Translates and profiles all orders for intravenous medications into the Meditech System.
• Admixture and/or admixes all intravenous medications/fluids prepared in the Pharmacy including the accurate and efficient preparation of total parenteral solutions, antibiotics, and other medications for intravenous therapy.
• Maintains appropriate records and inventory on all drugs.
• Provides information to physicians and other staff members on availability of new drugs, warnings on currently marketed drugs, incompatibilities of certain drugs, and contraindications of drugs and other pharmaceuticals.
• Communicates and coordinates pharmacy activities with Nursing Service making recommendations for solutions/procedures in applicable areas.
• Assists in answering phone, making rounds and deliveries.
• Assists in the continual training of and the supervision of all pharmacy and I.V. Technicians.
• Inspects nursing units to monitor the proper storage and distribution of patient floor stock, controlled drugs, and emergency medications.
• Aids the Director in the acquisition, sorting, and reporting of established criteria for the Department of Pharmacy Performance Improvement Program and medication use evaluations.
• Attains/maintains knowledge of the pharmacy computer system from the standpoint as a user of the system and as an advisor to other employees that are involved in the direct application of the system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Investigates all adverse drug reaction reports and maintains a database.
• Aids in setting up the I.V. pump, PCA/Epidural pump with appropriate drug, solution and supplies prior to delivering to patient.
• Utilizes specialized applications of pharmaceutical principles in the compounding and dispensing of medications and other pharmaceuticals.
• Utilizes specialized applications of pharmaceutical principles in the accurate dispensing of outpatient prescriptions for emergency room, outpatients and hospital employees.
• This also includes compliance with the State requirements for documented drug information.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge related to Pharmacy functions in the supervision of Pharmacy Technicians.

  Qualifications

  • Pharmacist
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • No Travel Required
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services; Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services; Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence; Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling; Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building.
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options.
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
  • Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
  • Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building.
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options.
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
  • Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.