PRN Pharmacist - Behavioral Hospital
About The Position
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to support safe, accurate, and effective medication management for patients receiving specialized behavioral health treatment. The pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals to provide pharmaceutical care in a patient-centered behavioral healthcare environment. The role includes dispensing medications and pharmaceutical preparations; reviewing medication orders and patient records; managing medication procurement, storage, distribution, and controlled substances; maintaining pharmacy records and regulatory documentation; and supporting quality assurance, formulary utilization, emergency medication readiness, and staff and patient education. Pharmacy operations must comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, facility policies, and accreditation standards. The position is PRN, with flexible evening and weekend availability. Scheduling is based on facility and patient-care needs. Three years of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School or College of Pharmacy.
- Current and active Pharmacist license in the applicable state.
- Experience supporting medication management for the patient populations served by the facility.
- Knowledge of age-specific medication dosing and clinical considerations.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state pharmacy regulations.
- Working knowledge of Joint Commission standards and OSHA requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
- Sound clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Flexible evening and weekend availability; schedule is based on facility and patient-care needs.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Dispense medications and pharmaceutical preparations safely and accurately in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- Review medication orders and patient records for dosing appropriateness, interactions, adverse reactions, contraindications, and other medication-related concerns.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary treatment team members regarding medication therapy.
- Oversee procurement, storage, distribution, and dispensing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Dispense controlled substances and maintain required inventories and documentation.
- Inspect medication storage areas routinely and maintain appropriate records.
- Ensure medications and pharmaceutical supplies are properly labeled, stored, and distributed.
- Maintain required pharmacy records, licenses, inventories, and regulatory documentation.
- Participate in pharmacy quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Monitor formulary utilization to support effective treatment and responsible medication management.
- Maintain appropriate emergency medications and antidotes.
- Provide medication education and consultation to patients, families, and facility staff as appropriate.
- Serve as a resource to clinical staff regarding medications, pharmacy practices, and medication-related policies and procedures.
- Support pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic considerations in patient treatment planning.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and safeguard protected health information.
- Ensure pharmacy operations comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, facility policies, and accreditation standards.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN scheduling
- Supportive facility leadership
- Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork
- A patient-centered behavioral healthcare environment
- Opportunities to use clinical expertise in meaningful ways
- A workplace committed to quality, safety, and compassionate care
