Pharmacist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Nacogdoches, TX

23d

About The Position

The Pharmacist prepares medications for use within the hospital after receiving prescriptions, enters and verifies medication orders in the pharmacy computer system to establish patient drug regimens, purchases pharmaceuticals, and stocks the pharmacy and ancillary departments according to par levels. The Pharmacist communicates drug information to nursing staff, oversees medication preparation and dispensing, checks all medications dispensed from the pharmacy, and works with nursing staff and physicians to support patient care.

Patient care employees must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate for patients of all age groups. This includes understanding growth and development across the lifespan, assessing information about patient status, and interpreting that information to identify age-related needs and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

The position requires a B.S. in Pharmacy, Texas Board of Pharmacy licensure, and BLS certification. Certification in aseptic technique is required within one year of employment. No prior experience is required. A sign-on bonus may be available. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility varying by location and employment status.

Requirements

• B.S. in Pharmacy.
• Texas Board of Pharmacy licensure.
• BLS certification.
• Certification in aseptic technique within one year of employment.
• No minimum prior experience required.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups and to assess patient-status information to identify age-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for use within the hospital upon receipt of prescriptions.
• Enter and verify medication orders in the pharmacy computer system to establish patient drug regimens.
• Purchase pharmaceuticals and stock the pharmacy and ancillary departments according to par levels.
• Communicate drug information to nursing staff.
• Oversee the preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Check all medications dispensed from the pharmacy.
• Communicate with nursing staff and physicians to support patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan, assessing patient-status data, and identifying patient needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Potential sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance. Eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time