Pharmacist PRN

Surgery Partners•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacist at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital (STSSH) and OPC supports the safe and effective use of medications under the guidance of the Registered Pharmacist Director. The role includes providing medications and health care products to patients; verifying medication orders; assessing drug product selection; designing dosage regimens; and monitoring drug therapy. Pharmacists are expected to maintain patient, coworker, and facility confidentiality, comply with HIPAA policies, report known or suspected violations in good faith, and complete annual continuing education requirements. The patient population at STSSH ranges from age 12 and/or adult stature, while the OPC serves patients from infancy through geriatrics. The pharmacist contributes to pharmacy services for inpatients and outpatients, communicates with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and participates in on-call responsibilities. The role includes rotating shifts that may be irregular or adjusted according to the daily surgical schedule, as well as regular and prompt attendance at the work site.

Requirements

Registration with the Texas Board of Pharmacy.
Maintain patient, coworker, and facility confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies.
Report known or suspected violations in good faith.
Fulfill annual continuing education requirements.
Demonstrate a professional demeanor and appearance.
Be self-directed, accountable, and professional; embrace change, seek guidance when needed, and thrive under pressure.
Demonstrate patience, stamina, tact, service orientation, and teamwork, and be willing to assist others.
Set priorities, address issues promptly, and follow through to achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

Prevent, detect, and resolve medication-related problems and make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations.
Verify patient medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
Accurately transcribe written medication orders into the electronic medical record.
Document clinical interventions appropriately.
Provide pharmacy distributive services proficiently.
Ensure medications are stored securely and according to manufacturer guidelines.
Deliver medications to patients in the correct form and dose.
Accurately dispense and timely distribute medications for inpatients or outpatients.
Assess and provide quality checks for sterile compounded medications prepared by contracted pharmacies, including intravenous medications and operating room medication mixtures.
Maintain competency in using the electronic medical record.
Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
Comply with STSSH Customer Service Standards and build constructive relationships.
Contribute to the Pharmacy Department’s on-call responsibilities, with calls distributed evenly among pharmacists based on facility needs.
Work rotating shifts, which may be irregular or adjusted according to the daily surgical schedule.
Maintain regular and prompt work-site attendance.
Manage automatic dispensing machines for accuracy and efficiency.
Assist with diversion prevention programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.