PHARMACIST (PRN)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX is seeking a licensed pharmacist to dispense medications and monitor drug therapy, working under physician orders.

UHS-affiliated facility requires Texas licensure, strong prioritization, communication, and the ability to perform under pressure in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• For licensure requirements.
• For third shift, one year hospital pharmacy experience is required. For all other shifts, previous hospital experience is highly desirable.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests, communicate effectively, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medication pursuant to physician orders; monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of drug, dose, route and duration of therapy.
• Screens for drug interactions, compatibilities and contraindications; provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Prioritization

Education

Pharmacist license (TX State Board)

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Position Summary:

Compounds and dispenses medication pursuant to physician orders; monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of drug, dose, route and duration of therapy; and screens for drug interactions, compatibilities and contraindications. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.

Qualifications

• Per licensure requirements.
• For third shift, one year experience in hospital pharmacy is required. For all other shifts, previous hospital experience is highly desirable.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests, communicate effectively, and work independently. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

EEO Statement

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