PRN Inpatient Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Round Rock, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Round Rock provides physical rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery services for patients. The setting is intimate, with only 40 inpatient beds. Key pharmacy services include operations, Joint Commission accreditation, clinical consultation, sterile compounding and antimicrobial stewardship. This PRN Inpatient Pharmacist will pick up shifts as needed during facility hours and after hours on call. Pharmacy hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Pharmacy services are supported by a dedicated remote team after hours. Onsite pharmacy staff share on call and staffing coverage as available. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Texas.
IV Certified or ability to obtain certification.
In-patient/hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.
Pyxis experience preferred.
Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed.
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.
Other duties as assigned.