PRN - Pharmacist - Kaseman Hospital
About The Position
Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Pharmacist for Kaseman Hospital. The Pharmacist interprets and evaluates orders and prepares/dispenses medications to patients and staff while monitoring the safety and efficacy of the prescribed drugs. The Pharmacist must have excellent communication skills since they often work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the right medication and dosage for their medical conditions. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Compounds, packages, labels and dispenses medications. Advises patients and families on the use of medications including dosage, side effects, and composition. Maintains professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services and workshops. Monitors medication use for appropriateness. Oversees the activities of technicians, interns, and students. Participates in education programs for pharmacy staff, attends meetings as required and participates on committees as needed. Participates in training pharmacists, technicians, students and resident. Consults with and advises healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost effective utilization of drugs.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Pharmacy.
- New Mexico License required.
- Less than one year experience in pharmacy practice.
- Has acquired the necessary practice skills in order to appropriately evaluate medication orders and to prepare/dispense medications for the patient population group they serve.
- Skills acquired through experience or self study
- Responsible for on-call, weekend, night and/or holiday coverage as required on a rotating basis.
Responsibilities
- Interprets and evaluates orders and prepares/dispenses medications to patients and staff.
- Monitors the safety and efficacy of prescribed drugs.
- Works closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive the right medication and dosage.
- Maintains departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Compounds, packages, labels and dispenses medications.
- Advises patients and families on the use of medications including dosage, side effects, and composition.
- Maintains professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services and workshops.
- Monitors medication use for appropriateness.
- Oversees the activities of technicians, interns, and students.
- Participates in education programs for pharmacy staff, attends meetings as required and participates on committees as needed.
- Participates in training pharmacists, technicians, students and residents.
- Consults with and advises healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost effective utilization of drugs.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
