Pharmacist - Inpatient

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimburse

Scholarship opportunities

Wearable safety badge

Shift differentials for night/weekend

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness program

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a motivated Pharmacist to interpret orders and dispense medications while monitoring safety and efficacy. Strong communication with physicians is essential to ensure correct medications and dosages.

A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include supervising technicians, maintaining PI program standards, and supporting ongoing education for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy is required or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacist with licensure in the state.
• Experience in pharmacy practice is welcome, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications and advises patients on usage, dosage and side effects.
• Maintains policies, PI program, safety and infection control standards.
• Oversees technicians, interns and students; participates in education and committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Pharmacy practice knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Location Address

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

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.

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 theNewMexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time. FTE: 1.00. Job Exempt: No. Work Shift: Nights (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. Responsible for on-call, weekend, night and/or holiday coverage as required on a rotating basis.

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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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.