Hospital Pharmacist: Impactful Medication Management

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a licensed pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team. You will provide pharmaceutical care to patients, oversee medication therapy, and ensure proper documentation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, dispensing medications, ensuring IVs and dosing accuracy, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy. Hospital experience and active licensure are preferred; sign-on bonus may be offered.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy required.
• Current pharmacy license required.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required for direct patient care.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patient medication therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Verify orders and perform medication reviews for interactions, allergies, and dosing.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications per physicians' prescriptions; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Check high-risk IVs and conduct dose adjustments; manage IV to PO conversions as needed.
• Ensure medications are available, properly procured, stored, and maintained.
• Supervise preparation, maintenance, and dispensing processes and staff.
• Maintain relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide drug information and regulatory updates.
• Assist with medication reconciliation and patient education on medication usage.
• Participate in staff education on medication use and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Drug information

Medication safety

Interprofessional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy

Pharmacy license

AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS

BCPS

CGP

Job description

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a licensed pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team. You will provide pharmaceutical care to patients, oversee medication therapy, and ensure proper documentation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, dispensing medications, ensuring IVs and dosing accuracy, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy. Hospital experience and active licensure are preferred; sign-on bonus may be offered.