Pharmacist - Inpatient/Rotating

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their team, providing essential pharmacy services and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medication therapies. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, educating patients, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives. With a commitment to patient care and community well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse healthcare environment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to grow your skills, this is the place for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services by reviewing and verifying medication orders.
• Educate patients on medication therapies and potential side effects.
• Assist in training pharmacy students and new employees.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Pharmacy-specific mathematical skills

Knowledge of drugs and procedures

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

Pharm. D degree

Job description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or in healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that has served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn, and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job—it's our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides pharmacy services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff by interpreting and evaluating the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions. Integrates core pharmacy knowledge in dispensing and order review activities.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: Must have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm. D degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
2. Experience: None.
3. Equivalent Education and/or Experience: None.
4. Certification/Registration/Licensure: Must be a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas.
5. Skills or Special Abilities: Must possess good oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills, knowledge of drugs, procedures, equipment, common disease states, and patient care monitoring within the assigned care areas. Required appropriate pharmacy-specific mathematical skills and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates effectiveness and efficiency in routine order preparation, review & verification by authorized prescribers for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, side effects, effectiveness, lab monitoring, etc. Facilitates and ensures appropriate formulary use. Resolves routine prescribing, formulary or therapeutic issues.
2. Demonstrates accuracy & efficiency in computer entry/verification &/or preparation of medication orders, including specialty orders. Ensures accurate and timely entry of medication orders and processing of patient charges/credits. Promotes cost-effective therapies and implements cost containment strategies such as therapeutic exchange programs.
3. Performs QM, QA, and PI on a monthly basis as part of the nursing/pharmacy liaison responsibilities. Identifies & implements necessary changes and monitors the results of these programs to ensure continued performance improvement & area compliance. Provides timely information on pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage & compatibility, regulations, and standards.
4. Educates and communicates effectively with patients on medication therapies to ensure proper drug usage and knowledge of potential side effects.
5. Acts as a resource to physicians, nurses, and patients concerning questions/support related to drug distribution & drug information services, in line with hospital & departmental procedures. Attends & participates in departmental meetings & staff development programs.
6. Assists in mentoring/training/education of pharmacy students, residents, technicians, and new employees, providing practical and didactic experiences.
7. Documents interventions for routine prescribing, formulary & therapeutic issues. Discusses adverse drug events with the care team and documents information appropriately.
8. Supervises all subordinates or peers if performing in a lead role. Provides guidance & direction to support personnel, ensuring quality and accuracy of activities. Participates in the selection, mentoring, and evaluation of staff.
9. Monitors developments and trends in Clinical Pharmacy, participating in seminars, reading journals, and maintaining licensure. Shares knowledge with peers and promotes adherence to laws & procedures.
10. Completes training on the current cash collection system and stays updated on cash handling policies to ensure compliance and support to pharmacy technicians.

Note: Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination and is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.