Pharmacist

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (health, prescription

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Behavioral health services

Telemedicine services

401(k) with match

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Pharmacist to monitor, evaluate and optimize pharmaceutical care for patients, collaborating with health care teams to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Responsibilities include interpreting orders, dispensing medications, monitoring therapy, and contributing to clinical services; Texas Pharmacist license is required and hospital experience is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Interpret medication orders and transcribe to computer systems.
• Monitor and optimize drug therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Collaborate with health care teams to ensure appropriate pharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and transcribe to computer system.
• Provide medication therapy accurately and efficiently.
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for interactions and dosing.
• Suggest cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to the medical staff.
• Sustain formulary and promote rational drug therapy selection.
• Assist with clinical services such as drug consults and anticoagulant monitoring.
• Complete notification reports for medication errors and adverse drug reactions.

Skills

Medication order interpretation

Clinical assessment

Drug interaction monitoring

Pharmacy compliance

Patient communication

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacist today with Heart Hospital of Austin.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Pharmacist you will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. You will interact patients and health care providers as appropriate to define compliance with current standard of practice as well as assure continuity of services to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

• You will interpret medication orders and transcribe to computer system
• You will accurately and effectively provide medication therapy
• You will accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
• You will monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• You will suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff
• You will sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promote rational drug therapy selection
• You will assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership
• You will complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions

What qualifications you will need:

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Experience

• Previous hospital experience - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Pharmacist license with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

Benefits

Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David's HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative's (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas's No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.