Pharmacist

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our team for a full-time day shift with rotating weekends. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage drug therapy protocols, review and interpret medication orders, provide drug information, and document outcomes for quality improvement.

Applicants should hold a pharmacy degree and NM Pharmacist license; one to two years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Licensed pharmacist in New Mexico upon hire.
• 1–2 years licensed pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify and prevent drug-related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, patients and students.
• Documents interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement.
• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy prior to entry; checks after filling by technicians.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmacy systems and software.
• Issues controlled substances correctly and addresses discrepancies as required by law.

Skills

Licensed Pharmacist

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Drug therapy protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacist

Schedule: this is a full-time day shift position that will work rotating weekends.

Your experience matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Pharmacist who excels in this role:

• Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmacy students.
• Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry. Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software.
• Accurately and appropriately issues controlled substances to patient care areas. Corrects and attends to all discrepancies with controlled substances as required by law.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

This position includes a sign-on bonus

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and be a licensed pharmacist in the state of New Mexico upon hire. Additional requirements include:

• One to two years as a licensed pharmacist preferred

More about Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.