Pharmacist, PRN, Retail

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Retail Pharmacist to join our Retail Pharmacy team. The pharmacist will fill and label prescriptions, provide drug information to patients and staff, and supervise the pharmacy technical support staff.

Flexibility is required to cover immediate needs across multiple locations including TMC and surrounding campuses. Two years of hospital pharmacist experience with unit-dose and IV admixture knowledge is preferred, along with Texas licensure and sterile

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas.
• Pharmacy sterile product certification if sterile compounds are prepared.
• Two years of hospital pharmacist experience with unit dose and IV admixture knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Fills and labels prescriptions and educates patients and staff.
• Dispenses medications and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians and mentors students or residents.
• Participates in Medication Use Evaluation and Process Improvement.
• Maintains medication profiles and reviews drug-related problems.
• Prepares IV solutions and additives; manages IV to oral conversions when appropriate.
• Reports medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
• Assists Pharmacy Manager or Lead Pharmacist in department management.
• Collaborates with clinicians to improve patient care and safety.

Skills

Hospital pharmacist experience

Unit-dose knowledge

IV admixture experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for filling and labeling prescriptions, providing drug-related information to patients, hospital employees and medical staff, and supervising the activities of pharmacy technical support staff. Memorial Hermann is recruiting for a Retail Pharmacist to join our Retail Pharmacy and provide support on an as needed basis. Must have a flexible schedule to cover immediate needs. This position may float to TMC, Sugar Land, Cypress, The Woodlands, Southwest, Southeast, Memorial City, and Katy pharmacies as needed. Specialty, Hospital, or home health experience is a plus.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas. Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Two (2) years of experience as a hospital Pharmacist (or at discretion of System Executive, System Pharmacy) with knowledge of the unit dose medication and I.V. admixture processes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Fills and labels prescriptions, and provides drug-related information and education for in-patients, out-patients, hospital employees and medical staff.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains appropriate inventory records.
• Supervises the activities of the pharmacy technical staff and mentors or trains pharmacists, pharmacy students or residents.
• Participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.
• Maintains medication profiles, reviews profiles for drug related problems, and provides consultation on drug research.
• Maintains the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.
• Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
• Assumes full responsibility for department management in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or Lead Pharmacist.
• Works with other professionals to generate newsletters.
• Drafts policies or procedures for review by Pharmacy Director.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin/aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

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