Pharmacist, PRN, Varied Schedule

Memorial Hermann Health System • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

Memorial Hermann SE campus seeks a supplemental Pharmacist. The position fills and labels prescriptions; provides drug-related information to patients, hospital employees, and medical staff; and supervises pharmacy technical support staff. The schedule includes every other weekend and alternate holiday coverage. Weekday needs vary based on vacation requests, with more coverage needed during summer and the holiday season.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas.
• If compounding sterile products, Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or another accredited program is required.

Responsibilities

• Fill and label prescriptions and provide drug-related information and education to in-patients, out-patients, hospital employees, and medical staff.
• Dispense controlled substances and maintain appropriate inventory records.
• Supervise pharmacy technical staff and mentor or train pharmacy students or residents.
• Participate in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.
• Maintain medication profiles and review them for drug-related problems.
• Maintain the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.
• Follow state and federal pharmacy laws and hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintain required records.
• Initiate reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
• Assist with inventory control and obtain out-of-stock items when needed.
• Perform and document clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV-to-oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin or aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Provide safe patient care while meeting budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Create compassionate, personalized experiences and model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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