Pharmacist PRN

South Texas Spine Hospital•San Antonio, TX

12d

About The Position

The Pharmacist is a member of the healthcare team at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital (STSSH) and OPC. Under the guidance of the Registered Pharmacist Director, this role supports the safe and effective use of medications by verifying medication orders, assessing drug selection, designing dosage regimens, monitoring drug therapy, and providing medications and related health care products to patients. The pharmacist serves patients from age 12 and/or adult stature at STSSH, while the OPC serves patients from infancy through geriatrics. The role requires a professional demeanor, protection of confidential information in accordance with HIPAA, and good-faith reporting of known or suspected violations. Pharmacists are expected to complete annual continuing education, maintain a self-directed and accountable approach, adapt to change, work effectively under pressure, and contribute to teamwork and patient service.

Requirements

Registration with the Texas Board of Pharmacy.
Maintain patient, coworker, and facility confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.
Report known or suspected violations in good faith.
Fulfill annual continuing education requirements.
Demonstrate a professional demeanor and appearance.
Be self-directed, accountable, and professional; adapt to change, seek guidance when needed, and work effectively under pressure.
Demonstrate patience, stamina, tact, teamwork, and willingness to assist others.
Set priorities, address issues promptly, and follow through to achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

Prevent, detect, and resolve medication-related problems and make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations.
Verify patient medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
Transcribe written medication orders accurately into the electronic medical record.
Document clinical interventions appropriately.
Perform pharmacy distributive services competently.
Ensure medications are stored securely and according to manufacturer guidelines.
Deliver medications to patients in the correct form and dose.
Dispense and distribute drugs and medicines accurately and promptly for inpatients or outpatients.
Assess and provide quality checks for sterile compounded medications from contracted pharmacies, including intravenous medications and operating-room medication mixtures.
Maintain competency in using the electronic medical record.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Comply with STSSH Customer Service Standards and build constructive relationships.
Participate routinely in Pharmacy Department on-call responsibilities, with calls distributed among pharmacists based on facility needs.
Work rotating shifts that may be irregular or adjusted unexpectedly due to the daily surgical schedule.
Maintain regular and prompt work-site attendance.
Manage automatic dispensing machines for accuracy and efficiency.
Assist with diversion prevention programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.