PRN - Pharmacist - Kaseman Hospital

Responsibilities

• Interprets and evaluates orders and prepares/dispenses medications to patients and staff.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Compounds, packages, labels and dispenses medications.
• Advises patients and families on the use of medications including dosage, side effects, and composition.
• Maintains professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services and workshops.
• Monitors medication use for appropriateness.
• Oversees the activities of technicians, interns, and students.
• Participates in education programs for pharmacy staff, attends meetings as required and participates on committees as needed.
• Participates in training pharmacists, technicians, students and resident.
• Consults with and advises healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost effective utilization of drugs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• New Mexico License required.
• Less than one year experience in pharmacy practice.
• Acquired the necessary practice skills in order to appropriately evaluate medication orders and to prepare/dispense medications for the patient population group they serve.

Skills

• Acquired through experience or self-study.
• Responsible for on-call, weekend, night and/or holiday coverage as required on a rotating basis.

About the Role

Presbyterian is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our team. The Pharmacist interprets and evaluates orders and prepares/dispenses medications to patients and staff while monitoring the safety and efficacy of the prescribed drugs. The Pharmacist must have excellent communication skills since they often work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the right medication and dosage for their medical conditions.

Benefits

We're All About Well-being, Starting With Yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Pay

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)