Pharmacist - Per Diem

Ernest Health • Corpus Christi, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist to join its patient-care team in Corpus Christi, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses. The role supports safe and effective medication use, medication transitions, and patient-specific pharmacotherapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The position is per diem.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
• At least one year of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Dependable attendance and job performance.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive medication reconciliation and final verification of admission and discharge orders for all patients to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Evaluate and verify WellSky physician orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration, and therapeutic redundancy.
• Clarify physician orders when necessary through direct and timely contact with the prescriber or designated practitioner.
• Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles, including therapy optimization, de-escalation, and selection of appropriate, evidence-based antimicrobial regimens.
• Assist with monitoring and appropriate prescribing of anticoagulation therapy.
• Provide patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to medical and nursing staff.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in medication dispensing, ordering, and inventory management activities.
• Thoroughly document all clinical interventions.
• Exemplify Ernest Health’s mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with its policies and procedures.
• Uphold departmental and institutional policies as appropriate.

Benefits

• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
• Employee feedback opportunities through “My Ernest Journey” and the Engagement Survey, using the “You Spoke, We Listened” approach.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree