Clinical Staff Pharmacist Behavioral Sciences Campus- PRN- Night/Weekends

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a growing team! With the opening of Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston, we will soon have the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, serving the region with an 500+ bed facility. Our dedicated health care employees will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of mental health specialties and cutting-edge research. With exposure to a variety of specialties such as Acute, Subacute, and Intensive Outpatient, Continuum of Care, Mood Disorders, ECT, Early Onset Treatment , Adult General Psychiatry, Competency Restoration, Child and Adolescent, Juvenile Justice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Treatment Mall and Unit-Based Programming. This dedicated team will work in an integrated campus to bring world class resources to the community. Apply today to be a part of this committed team serving the mental health needs of the area. We are seeking a PRN Pharmacist with availability for night and weekend shifts at HCPC. A shift differential is provided for both nights and weekends. Shift Options: Weekend: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Night: 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Preferred Commitment: 2 to 4 shifts per month What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary team or committee.
Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics.
Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services.
Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology.
Registered Pharmacist (RPh) by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) required
Bachelor's Degree of Science or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required
1 year experience as a pharmacist required
Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems required
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Clinical pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates, interprets, compounds, and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to written orders/prescriptions issued by an authorized prescriber.
Evaluates and clarifies medication orders or prescriptions with prescribers.
Identifies, strives to prevent, assesses, and resolves medication related problems to ensure a safe patient outcome.
Promotes safe, efficacious, and cost-effective medication therapy by participating in the provision and documentation of clinical pharmacy services and execution of medication utilization initiatives (e.g., IV to PO conversion program, renal dosing).
Maintains professional competencies to meet current and future needs of the patients and customers.
Oversees technicians in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Ensures all patient care provided meets or exceeds all regulations, statutes, and JCAHO standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care