Pharmacist- FT

Qualifications

Pharm D required
At least 3 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy is desirable.
Must have a current license in the state of Texas.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians and various other hospital personnel.
BLS certification preferred.
Hospital Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate healthcare professionals and patients on medication as well as compounding and dispensing prescribed medications for patient care.
• Performs professional and technical activities associated with distribution of medications, maintenance of drug inventory, patient records and patient financial records.
• Supervises technicians for assigned areas.
• Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Accepts total responsibility for orders including review, clarification, order entry, accuracy, preparation, follow up and delivery to the correct unit.
• Identifies, intervenes and assures resolution when problems involving drug therapy are identified.
• Visually, reads and interprets physician’s orders including drug product, strength, dosage, start and stop time, initial inventory quantity, etc.
• Assures that appropriate products are selected to prepare the dose accurately.
• Routinely follows internal procedures in the pharmacy and on nursing units to verify controlled substance inventories, minimize drug diversion and document wastes or missing doses.
• Routinely checks for expired drugs.
• Routinely performs nursing unit inspections, narcotics audits, nursing/pharmacy meetings.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, conversing, listening, using hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift and/or carry over 25 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

PAY

N/A

SCHEDULE

N/A

Benefits

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