PHARMACIST

UHS•Laredo, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com JOB SUMMARY: Process orders for parenteral and enteral medications, and other pharmaceuticals as needed for optimal patient care according to standards and practices for patients in all age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Promote safe, cost-effective, rational drug use and provides expert pharmaceutical information to other health colleagues. Supports the mission and core values of the company through responsible and effective work performance. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez, Recruiter at 956-523-2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Pharmacy. Pharm D preferred.
Five (5) years progressively responsible experience performing pharmacy functions in an acute care setting.
Ability to serve as a lead worker to subordinate personnel.
ACLS certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
Continued employment is contingent on successfully maintaining current required certification(s) and/or license(s).
Annual Requirements: Demonstrating knowledge and Competency of USP 797 Core Skills
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of Clinical Pharmacy including drug therapymonitoring, drug information, drug utilization review, pharmacokinetics, nutritional support, adverse drugreaction monitoring and cardiopulmonary arrest.
Skill in prescribing trends, new drugs and developments.
Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Participation in Local, State and National Pharmacy Organizations to acquire/improve Competency
Some travel, to follow-up with Corporate, Financial, GPO, Compliance and Pyxis issues.

Responsibilities

Process orders for parenteral and enteral medications, and other pharmaceuticals as needed for optimal patient care according to standards and practices for patients in all age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Promote safe, cost-effective, rational drug use and provides expert pharmaceutical information to other health colleagues.
Supports the mission and core values of the company through responsible and effective work performance.