Full Time Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
Peterson Health is seeking a staff pharmacist to join its progressive community hospital in Kerrville, Texas. Pharmacists are valued as integral members of the healthcare team, and the role offers an opportunity to pursue a hospital career in a patient-centered environment. The staff pharmacist evaluates providers’ medication orders for the appropriateness of the drug, dosage, frequency, and route of administration, as well as potential allergies and clinical interactions. The pharmacist recommends therapy changes to providers when appropriate and/or manages therapies under medical-staff-approved pharmacy management protocols. The pharmacist checks medications dispensed by the pharmacy, ensures compliance with federal and state medication regulations, and contributes to safe medication management as a member of the clinical team. This is a full-time position working eight-hour rotating day shifts, with periodic weekends required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or PharmD.
- Licensed pharmacist with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Nice To Haves
- Residency training.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Sterile IV compounding certification.
- One year of experience working as a pharmacist; hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate providers’ medication orders for appropriate drug, dosage, frequency, and route of administration, as well as potential allergies and clinical interactions.
- Recommend therapy changes to providers when appropriate and/or manage therapies in accordance with medical-staff-approved pharmacy management protocols.
- Check all medications dispensed by the pharmacy.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding medications.
- Participate as a member of the clinical team and practice and promote safe medication management.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee education scholarships
- Employee referral program
- Merit increases
- Free access to an onsite fitness facility
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Job Type
Full-time
