Pharmacist

Conifer Health Solutions•Nacogdoches, TX

22d

About The Position

Prepares medications for use within the hospital upon receipt of prescriptions and enters or verifies medication orders in the pharmacy computer to establish patient drug regimens. Purchases pharmaceuticals and stocks the pharmacy and ancillary departments according to par levels. Communicates drug information to nursing staff and works with nursing staff and physicians to support patient care. Oversees medication preparation and dispensing and checks all medications dispensed from the pharmacy. The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. Patient care employees must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate care to patients across all age groups. This includes understanding growth and development throughout the life span, assessing information reflecting a patient’s status, interpreting that information to identify age-related needs, and providing care as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Texas Board of Pharmacy licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Become certified in aseptic technique within one year of employment.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess patient status, identify age-related needs, and provide appropriate care.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications for hospital use upon receipt of prescriptions.
Enter or verify medication orders in the pharmacy computer 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.
Provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.