Pharmacist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Staff safety

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Pharmacist to interpret orders, prepare and dispense medications, and monitor safety and efficacy for patients and staff. The role emphasizes collaboration with doctors and healthcare teams to ensure correct medications and dosages.

A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include maintaining policies, dispensing medications, advising patients on use and side effects, supervising staff, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Pharmacy or related field
• Registered Pharmacist license in NM or eligible
• New grads welcome to apply
• On-call, weekend, night or holiday coverage rotating
• Less than one year experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains departmental policies, PI program, safety and infection control
• Compounds, labels, and dispenses medications
• Advises patients and families on dosage and side effects
• Maintains professional growth via education programs and workshops
• Monitors medication use for appropriateness
• Oversees technicians, interns and students
• Participates in staff education and committees as needed
• Trains pharmacists, technicians, students and residents
• Consults with healthcare providers on cost-effective drug use
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Pharmacy

Job description

Location Address:

2400 Unser BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $52.25Maximum Offer $91.68

Summary: Presbyterian is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our team. The Pharmacist interprets and evaluates orders and prepares/dispenses medications to patients and staff while monitoring the safety and efficacy of the prescribed drugs. The Pharmacist must have excellent communication skills since they often work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the right medication and dosage for their medical conditions.

Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: PRNFTE: 0.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medications.

• Advises patients and families on the use of medications including dosage, side effects, and composition.

• Maintains professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.

• Monitors medication use for appropriateness.

• Oversees the activities of technicians, interns, and students.

• Participates in education programs for pharmacy staff, attends meetings as required, and participates on committees as needed.

• Participates in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.

• Consults with and advises healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost-effective utilization of drugs.

• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Education specialization: Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist
• Licensed New Grads are welcome to apply
• Responsible for on‑call, weekend, night, and/or holiday coverage as required on a rotating basis
• Less than one year experience in pharmacy practice preferred

We're all about well‑being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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