Pharmacist - Staff

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life ins

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

HSAs & an FSAs

EAP

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Brownsville, TX seeks a Staff Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care, oversee dispensing, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The role includes collaboration with physicians and the medical team, medication education, and participation in staff development.

Pharmacists with a Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy and an active Texas license are encouraged to apply. Hospital experience is preferred and opportunities may include a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy.
• A valid Texas pharmacy license is required.
• Experience in hospital setting preferred.
• If direct patient care responsibilities are involved, CPR/AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and CGP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patients' medication therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Verify orders, conduct medication reviews for interactions and dosing.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications per prescriptions and regulations.
• Monitor high-risk IVs, renal dose adjustments, and IV-to-PO conversions.
• Ensure medication availability, proper storage, and procurement.
• Supervise preparation, dispensing processes, and staff involved.
• Maintain relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide drug information.
• Assist in medication reconciliation and clarify unsafe therapies.
• Educate patients on medication use and participate in staff education.
• Demonstrate regulatory compliance through inspections and licensing upkeep.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing education.

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Brownsville hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

The Staff Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care services to patients, including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and proper documentation of patient medication therapy, as well as providing drug information, patient information, and oversight of dispensing systems. Additionally, they ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and may advise physicians on medication utilization. This position may qualify for a sign‑on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patient’s medication therapy and orders for safety and efficacy, considering specific patient conditions and health status; advise the patient care team and document interventions.
• Verify orders and perform medication profile reviews, checking for duplications, drug–drug and drug–food interactions, allergies, drug appropriateness, dosing, and frequency.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and the maintenance of required records.
• Check high‑risk IVs, renal dose–adjusting medications, IV to PO conversions, initiate/modify/discontinue therapy, and mitigate black‑box warning interventions.
• Ensure appropriate medications are available, 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 on pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Provide collaborative practice management for anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin, and aminoglycoside consults, as per facility‑approved protocols.
• Assist with medication reconciliation and clarification of unsafe and unclear drug therapy orders.
• Provide education to patients on medication use as needed.
• Participate in education and training of healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and students) related to medication use.
• Demonstrate regulatory compliance through timely completion of nursing unit inspections.
• Maintain professional competence with pharmacy department and state licensing requirements through staff development, independent study, and/or professional activities.

Qualifications

Education

• 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.

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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