Pharmacist PRN — Elevate Patient Care & Clinical Impact

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Education assistance

401(k) Plan with matching

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Austin is seeking a Pharmacist PRN to monitor and evaluate pharmaceuticals ensuring patient care. Responsibilities include interpreting medication orders, providing therapy, and suggesting therapeutic alternatives. Candidates should have a valid Texas Pharmacist license and a degree in Pharmacy. Join us in making a positive impact on patient health! Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• One year hospital experience preferred.
• Sterile Products (IV) Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate pharmaceuticals for patient care.
• Interact with patients and health care providers.
• Provide medication therapy effectively.
• Suggest cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.

Skills

Monitoring and evaluating pharmaceuticals

Interpreting medication orders

Compounding and dispensing pharmaceuticals

Monitoring drug therapy regimens

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Current Pharmacist license with Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Pharmacist you will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. You will interact patients and health care providers as appropriate to define compliance with current standard of practice as well as assure continuity of services to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

• You will interpret medication orders and transcribe to computer system

• You will accurately and effectively provide medication therapy

• You will accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals

• You will monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose

• You will suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff

• You will sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promote rational drug therapy selection

• You will assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership

• You will complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

• One year hospital experience – preferred

• Current Pharmacist license with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

• Sterile Products (IV) Certification through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) within 60 days of hire

St. David’s Medical Center (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-medical-center) , part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/heart-hospital-of-austin) , and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-georgetown-hospital) . Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status