PRN Hospital Pharmacist
About The Position
Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Texarkana. We are currently hiring for a PRN Pharmacist to pick up shifts as needed during facility hours and on-call. The facility is open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm and on-call after hours, weekends and holidays. 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
- Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in Texas.
- IV certified required.
- In-patient hospital pharmacy experience is strongly preferred.
- 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.
- Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed.
- Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
- Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
