PHARMACIST

Doctorshosplaredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Excellent benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

HealthStream CEU courses

Guest benefits website information

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX is a 183-bed acute care facility delivering a wide range of services. This role processes orders for parenteral and enteral medications and other pharmaceuticals to support optimal patient care across all ages.

The candidate provides expert drug information, promotes safe, cost-effective use, and leads pharmacy staff while maintaining USP 797 competencies. ACLS certification must be obtained within one year of hire; Pharm D preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Pharmacy.
• Pharm D preferred.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in pharmacy in an acute care setting.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of USP 797 core skills and clinical pharmacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Process orders for parenteral and enteral medications and other pharmaceuticals for all age groups.
• Promote safe, cost-efficient drug use and provide expert information to health colleagues.
• Lead staff and ensure compliance with certifications and licenses.

Skills

Lead worker

Prioritize decisions

Communication (oral & written)

Planning & organizational skills

Interpersonal relations

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Pharm D preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

Job Summary

Process orders for parenteral and enteral medications, and other pharmaceuticals as needed for optimal patient care according to standards and practices for patients in all age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Promote safe, cost‑effective, rational drug use and provides expert pharmaceutical information to other health colleagues. Supports the mission and core values of the company through responsible and effective work performance.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Pharmacy. Pharm D preferred.
2. Five (5) years progressively responsible experience performing pharmacy functions in an acute care setting.
3. Ability to serve as a lead worker to subordinate personnel.
4. ACLS certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
5. Continued employment is contingent on successfully maintaining current required certification(s) and/or license(s).
6. Annual Requirements: Demonstrating knowledge and Competency of USP 797 Core Skills
7. Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of Clinical Pharmacy including drug therapy monitoring, drug information, drug utilization review, pharmacokinetics, nutritional support, adverse drug reaction monitoring and cardiopulmonary arrest.
8. Skill in prescribing trends, new drugs and developments.
9. Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
10. Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
11. Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
12. Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
13. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
14. Participation in Local, State and National Pharmacy Organizations to acquire/improve Competency
15. Some travel, to follow-up with Corporate, Financial, GPO, Compliance and Pyxis issues.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.