PHARMACIST

Doctors Hospital of Laredo; Laredo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo is a 183-bed acute care facility in Laredo, TX. The pharmacist will process orders for parenteral and enteral medications and provide expert information to clinical staff, ensuring safe, cost-effective drug therapy across age groups.

This role supports the hospital's commitment to quality care and continuous professional development. Travel within the system may be required to coordinate with corporate and other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Lead worker experience or ability to supervise staff.
• ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of USP 797 core skills and drug information.

Responsibilities

• Process orders for parenteral and enteral medications to support patient care.
• Provide expert drug information and ensure safe, cost-effective therapy.
• Support the mission and core values through responsible work performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD 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.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

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.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

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 therapymonitoring, drug information, drug utilization review, pharmacokinetics, nutritional support, adverse drugreaction 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

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