Per Diem Pharmacist — Flexible, Impactful Hospital Role

Ernest Health, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas seeks a Pharmacist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team on a per diems basis. You will manage medication reconciliation, verify orders, and collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize pharmacotherapy for our diverse patient population.

The role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas licensure or eligibility, and hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
• At least one year of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible with work schedule.
• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe transitions of care by completing comprehensive medication reconciliation and final verification of admission and discharge orders for all patients.
• Evaluate and verify WellSky physician's orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancy
• Clarifies physicians' orders, when necessary, through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner
• Demonstrates knowledge with antimicrobial stewardship ,which includes therapy optimization, de-escalation, and selection of appropriate, evidence-based antimicrobial regimens.
• Assists with monitoring and appropriate prescribing of anticoagulation therapy
• Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff
• Supervises pharmacy technicians in activities related to medication dispensing, ordering and inventory management.
• Thorough documentation of all clinical interventions
• Exemplifies the Ernest Health mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Ernest Health policies and procedures
• Uphold departmental, and institutional, policy as appropriate

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Flexibility

Dependable attendance

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy from ACPE accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas seeks a Pharmacist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team on a per diems basis. You will manage medication reconciliation, verify orders, and collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize pharmacotherapy for our diverse patient population.

The role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas licensure or eligibility, and hospital pharmacy experience.