Staff Pharmacist - Per-Diem
About The Position
CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides hospital and pharmacy solutions intended to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care. This Staff Pharmacist position is per diem, with no guaranteed or set schedule. The pharmacist provides coverage as needed for planned and unplanned staff absences and other staffing needs, so flexibility and availability on an as-needed basis are essential. The role processes physician drug orders, advises healthcare professionals on drugs and their appropriate use, follows departmental and hospital policies, and helps manage daily departmental activities when the Director of Pharmacy is absent. The pharmacist also supports hospital committees, departmental reporting, and compliance with accreditation standards. The hourly pay range is $44.00 to $79.00, stated as based on full-time employment. Pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- ACPE-accredited PharmD degree, highly preferred, or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience.
- Active State of Texas pharmacist license in good standing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Some hospital pharmacy work experience.
Responsibilities
- Process physician drug orders, including entering orders into the dispensing computer system, selecting appropriate products, labeling and repackaging, and delegating product preparation to pharmacy technicians.
- Consult with healthcare professionals and provide information and guidance concerning drugs and their appropriate use.
- Comply with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Assume the duties of the Director of Pharmacy in their absence to manage daily departmental activities.
- Participate in or support hospital committees, as agreed upon with committee members and the Director of Pharmacy, to help establish drug-related policies and criteria or monitor drug-related issues.
- Assist in preparing periodic reports on departmental progress for submission to hospital administration.
- Assist the department and hospital in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
