Pharmacist PRN

Tenet Healthcare; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a per diem Pharmacist (days) to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care, oversight of therapy, and accurate dispensing in a hospital setting. The role requires vigilance in medication safety, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes. Candidates must hold a Pharm.

D. or BS in Pharmacy and a current pharmacy license; BLS/ACLS/PALS are required if providing direct patient care, with BCPS/CGP preferred for advanced

Qualifications

• Required Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Pharmacy license; AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS required if direct patient care; BCPS/CGP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care, oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and documentation of patient medication therapy.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws; advise physicians on medication utilization.
• Review and monitor therapy for safety/efficacy; perform order verification and medication profile reviews.
• Educate patients and train healthcare professionals; participate in unit inspections and regulatory compliance.

Education

Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy

Pharmacy license

Job description

Job Summary

Per Diem, Days

Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. Additionally: ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May also advise physicians on medication utilization.

Responsibilities

This individual’s responsibilities include (but are not to limited to): Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders written for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status; advise patient care team on patient's medication therapy and document such interventions. Order verification and performing medication profile reviews that should include but not limited to checking for duplications, drug- drug and drug-food interactions, allergies, drug appropriateness, dosing, and frequency. Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records. Check High Risk IVs, renal dose adjusting medications, IV to PO conversions, initiates/modifies/ discontinues therapy, and mediates black box warning interventions. Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored, and maintained. Supervise the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing process of drugs and supplies, including technical personnel performing these functions. Maintain relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission standards. Provide for collaborative practice management as per facility-approved protocols for anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin, and aminoglycoside consults, etc. Assist with medication reconciliation and clarification of unsafe and unclear drug therapy orders. Provide education to patients on the use of medications as needed. Participate in the education and training of healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and students) in relation to medication use. Demonstrate regulatory compliance as evidenced by timely completion of nursing unit inspections, as needed. Maintain professional competence with pharmacy department and state licensing requirements via staff development, independent study, and/or professional activities.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy

Experience:

Preferred: Hospital experience

Certifications:

Required: Pharmacy license. AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS required if direct patient care responsibilities. Preferred: Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), CGP, etc.

Physical Demands:

Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent standing and walking. Frequent reaching, stooping, and bending. Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position.

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