PRN Hospital Pharmacist
About The Position
Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at OakBend Medical Center, and we are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed covering mostly weekdays, at least 1 weekend a month and 1 holiday required per year. OakBend Medical Center encompasses 3 different hospital locations: Jackson Street, Williams Way and Wharton. This person may be expected to float to all 3 locations for coverage as needed. Facility Hours: Weekdays: Jackson 7a-10p, Williams Way 7-3:30, Wharton 7-3:30 M, 2-10p T-F Weekends: Jackson 8-4:30, Williams Way 8a-12p, Wharton closed. Working in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, the Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients and drives the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. The Pharmacist verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes adjustments according to protocols for a given medication, and provides patient education. This job also supervises Pharmacy Technicians and manages compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management.
Requirements
- Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Texas or willing to become licensed in the state
- In-patient hospital/clinic pharmacy experience required
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- IV certification required
- Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals
- Strong customer service skills.
- Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
- Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
- May require vendor credentialing
Responsibilities
- Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system.
- Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
- Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.
- Checks all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.
- Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
- Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regiments, or are being discharged.
- Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists.
- Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.
- Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.
- Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.
Benefits
- Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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