AHS Sherman Medical Center

AHS • Sherman, TX

5d

About The Position

At AHS Sherman Medical Center, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets physician orders, dispenses medications, clinically monitors drug therapies, and provides accurate and timely drug information in compliance with legal and practice standards. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist may be required to assume the Director’s essential responsibilities and perform the duties of that role.

Requirements

• Current pharmacist license from the Texas Board of Pharmacy.
• Graduate from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Sterile IV Preparation Certification as described in the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately prepare and dispense medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations, using appropriate techniques.
• Assist with the pharmacokinetics consult service and dose drugs according to hospital policies and protocols.
• Review and interpret culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommend changes as needed.
• Read, extract, and accurately interpret information in patient charts.
• Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and promptly.
• Support the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, using therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational medication selection.
• Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners; recommend evidence-based medication regimens and monitoring plans; and suggest cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Provide accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to professional staff.
• Provide drug information to patients and families as needed.
• Document clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Supervise and direct pharmacy support personnel and verify pharmacy technicians’ daily activities.
• Complete and document inspections of assigned medication storage areas, identifying and replacing outdated or unusable medications.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, assume the Director’s essential responsibilities and perform the duties of that role when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time