Pharmacist - PRN

Ernest Health•Mesquite, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute in Mesquite, Texas, is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The hospital provides personalized, intensive rehabilitation to patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic surgeries. It is part of Ernest Health and is seeking a Pharmacist to join its patient-care team. The Pharmacist consults with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, errors, and complaints; conducts drug utilization reviews; develops drug review criteria for medical staff approval; and monitors assigned drug therapies, suggesting alternatives when appropriate. The role also consults with physicians and physician groups on financial risk management related to prescribing and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Current license as a Registered Pharmacist.
Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with nursing and medical staff regarding prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.
Conduct drug utilization reviews and prepare drug review criteria for medical staff approval.
Monitor drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggest alternatives as appropriate.
Consult with physicians and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options.
Dental and Vision coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off accruing from the start date.
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement.
Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.