Pharmacist Per Diem

Ernest Health•Las Cruces, NM

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist works at Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces, New Mexico, supporting patient care in a rehabilitation hospital. The role consults with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints; conducts drug utilization reviews; monitors assigned drug therapies; and recommends alternatives when appropriate. The Pharmacist also consults with physicians and physician groups on financial risk management related to prescribing and incorporates 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/or infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with nursing and medical staff on 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.