Pharmacist - Inpatient

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a motivated Pharmacist to interpret orders, dispense medications, and monitor safety and efficacy. The role emphasizes clear communication with clinicians to ensure correct therapy and dosing, with a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

The position is part-time 0.88 FTE with evening shifts, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a large not-for-profit healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license required with eligibility to practice in New Mexico.
• On-call, weekend, night, and holiday coverage may be required on a rotating basis.
• Less than one year experience in pharmacy practice welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains departmental policies, PI program, safety, and infection control standards.
• Dispenses medications with accurate labeling and verification.
• Advises patients and families on dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Oversees technicians and students; participates in staff training and committees.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers for cost-effective drug utilization.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Pharmacy operations

Education

Pharmacist license

Job description

Location & Compensation

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $52.25 Maximum 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.

Benefits

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

Part time FTE: 0.88 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Evenings (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

• 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.

Well-being

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.

EEO & Diversity

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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.