Pharmacist

Shannon Health; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a pharmacist in Big Spring, Texas. The role involves preparing medications, monitoring drug therapies, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Candidates should have a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy, with a Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration. Two years of experience is preferred. The position includes essential functions like dispensing medications and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Preferred: Two years of experience in pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and IV medications for patients of all ages.
• Ensure safe and cost-effective medication therapies.
• Participate in new employee orientation and provide in-service education.

Skills

Clinical consultations

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Quality improvement participation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Science

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary

Serves patients by preparing medications; giving pharmacological information to multidisciplinary health care team; monitoring patient drug therapies.

Position Specific Essential Functions

• Dispenses medications and IV medications for patients ranging in age from neonatal through elderly adults in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and hospital policies and procedures.
• Interprets medication orders and transcribes into the computerized patient medication record accurately.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participates in the orientation of all new employees; provides in-services education to pharmacy and hospital staff; assists in preparing performance evaluations as required.
• Assures accurate and complete labeling of drugs distributed from pharmacy; maintains records of transactions to assure control and accountability for all drugs.
• Participates in quality improvement and medication use reviews in accordance with department and medical staff approved criteria.
• Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurement, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Provides clinical consultations and clarification to practitioners; suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Science or related
  • Doctorate degree in Pharmacy

Experience

• Preferred
  • Two years of experience in pharmaceuticals

Certification/Licensure

• Required
  • Registered Pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy