Community Pharmacist

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System is seeking a Community Pharmacist to provide safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy for patients in Odessa, TX. You will dispense medications, review therapy, and monitor patient drug regimens while adhering to hospital policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with Texas State Board of Pharmacy certification and stays current with professional guidelines. Evening and weekend rotation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and board certification required.
• Keep current with developments in community pharmacy practices.
• Familiarity with hospital and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, cost-efficient medication therapy for patients.
• Distribute medications accurately and timely.
• Monitor patient drug therapy and outcomes.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Texas State Board of Pharmacy certification

Job description

Position Summary The Community Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, effective, appropriate, timely and cost-efficient medication therapy for patients. This includes but is not limited to proper and safe distribution medications, rational drug selection, monitoring administration and responsibility for the patient’s overall drug therapy.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and a certificate of practice from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Job Knowledge: Keep current with latest developments in community pharmacy through professional organization. Know good management techniques including hospital and department policies and procedures.

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The following physical activities are spent during a major portion of the day and it is a must that a person is in physical condition in order to accomplish.

• Stand X
• Walk X
• Sit X
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel X
• Reach with hands and arms X
• Climb or balance X
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X

• Activity Percentages of Time: Less than 33% Less than 66% Over 66%

• Up to 10 pounds X
• Up to 25 pounds X
• Up to 50 pounds X
• Up to 100 pounds X
• More than 100 pounds X

• Potential exposure to hazardous, toxic substances, and sticks by needles or other sharp items.

• Percentages of Exposure: Less than 33% Less than 66% Over 66%
• Carcinogenic (Cancer Causing) X
• Allergenic (Allergy Causing) X

Must be able to work rotating shifts and weekend.