Pharmacist

Ernest Health • Las Cruces, NM

2d

About The Position

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to join its patient-care team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The hospital provides rehabilitation therapy, personalized care plans, and interdisciplinary care to help patients regain independence after illness or injury. The Pharmacist works with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, medication errors, and complaints; reviews drug utilization and therapies; and supports appropriate prescribing and financial risk management. The role 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 confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and 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 medication 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 when 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 Account 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed