Pharmacist II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•CARLSBAD, TX

1d•$8,488 - $14,356•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. The staff pharmacist performs technical, clinical and consultative pharmacy services for San Angelo State Supported Living Center. These include DUR functions, dispensing functions, creating and maintaining records of services performed, participating in the drug inventory control system. The staff pharmacist reports directly to the Pharmacy Director and supervises pharmacy technicians in the absence of the Pharmacy Director.

Requirements

Must be currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas, and this license must be displayed in a prominent place in the pharmacy.
Valid unrestricted Texas Pharmacist license that is current
Experience in pharmaceutical work.
Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy of a recognized college or university
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles and techniques used in pharmacy
Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy
Knowledge of psychiatric pharmacotherapy
Skills in the operation of applicable pharmacy computer software
Skills in reviewing and interpreting laboratory reports
Skills in written and oral communication
Skills in using a personal computer, email, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and office equipment
Ability to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, and reports
Ability to type accurately based on work requirements
Ability to review medication orders for safety and accuracy
Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Interprets provider's orders, screening for possible interactions, polypharmacy and/or allergies (i.e., performs DUR).
Dispenses correct medications to the individuals residing at the facility using clinical skills to promote patient safety.
Assists the Pharmacy Director in supervising the dispensing of drugs and directs activities involving pre-packaging, ordering, receiving, and properly storing drugs and supplies.
Supervises the pharmacy technicians (in the absence of the Pharmacy Director) and ensures Pharmacy compliance with TSBP Laws and Regulations.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to answer drug information questions and performs interventions as needed.
Participates in the completion of weekly routines including checking weekly carts, cart update fill, refills, checking weekly narcotic orders and updates, and process furlough medications.
Maintains proper inventory management control.
Utilizes computer skills to efficiently complete job tasks.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.