Pharmacist II
About The Position
The staff pharmacist performs technical, clinical, and consultative pharmacy services for San Angelo State Supported Living Center. Services include drug utilization review (DUR), dispensing medications, maintaining records of services performed, and participating in the drug inventory control system. The pharmacist reports directly to the Pharmacy Director and supervises pharmacy technicians in the Pharmacy Director’s absence. The state supported living centers provide campus-based services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems. This position is located at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center in Carlsbad, Texas. It is a regular, full-time, day-shift position and is not eligible for telework. Travel may be required up to 5%. Work-hour flexibility, overtime or extended hours, and weekend and holiday work may be required.
Requirements
- Experience in pharmaceutical work.
- Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy at a recognized college or university.
- Current, valid, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license, displayed prominently in the pharmacy.
- Knowledge of pharmacy principles and techniques, federal and state pharmacy laws, and psychiatric pharmacotherapy.
- Skill operating applicable pharmacy computer software and reviewing and interpreting laboratory reports.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to use a personal computer, email, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and office equipment.
- Ability to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, and reports; type accurately; review medication orders for safety and accuracy; and maintain effective working relationships.
- Pass required fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and registry checks.
- Be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
- Males ages 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays and, as required, overtime or extended hours and flexible work hours.
Responsibilities
- Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other assigned duties.
- Interpret provider orders and screen for possible interactions, polypharmacy, and allergies through drug utilization review.
- Dispense the correct medications to individuals residing at the facility, using clinical skills to promote patient safety.
- Assist the Pharmacy Director with supervising drug dispensing and direct pre-packaging, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of drugs and supplies.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians in the Pharmacy Director’s absence and ensure pharmacy compliance with Texas State Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to answer drug information questions and perform interventions as needed.
- Complete weekly routines, including checking weekly carts, filling cart updates and refills, checking weekly narcotic orders and updates, and processing furlough medications.
- Maintain proper inventory management and control.
- Use computer skills to complete job tasks efficiently.
- Participate in or support agency disaster response or recovery and Continuity of Operations activation, which may require an alternate shift pattern or work location.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
