Pharmacist, PRN Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Springs Innovations-Arlington, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Pharmacist to join its team. The role emphasizes managing drug therapy protocols within an interdisciplinary team and providing drug information to staff, patients, and students.

Strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and quality improvement. The position requires Texas licensure, a Bachelor's degree (Doctoral preferred), CPR and de-escalation certifications, and the ability to operate under pressure with minimal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• Texas Pharmacy License required.
• CPR Certification and De-escalation Certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to think critically, make decisive judgments and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manages drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify and resolve drug-related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmacy students.
• Documents interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to entry.
• Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctoral degree

Pharmacy License (TX)

CPR Certification

De-escalation Certification

Job description

Schedule: PRN - Weekdays

Your experience matters

Mesa Springs Innovations-Arlington is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Pharmacist who excels in this role will:

• Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, and patients, and pharmacy students.
• Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry.
• Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree (required); Doctoral degree preferred.

Additional requirements include:

• Pharmacy License in the state of Texas
• CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Mesa Springs

Mesa Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community.

EEOC Statement

"Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.