Pharmacist - Staff

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence East Campus, part of Tenet Healthcare, is seeking a Night Shift Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care, oversee medication therapy, and ensure safe dispensing for inpatients.

Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders for safety and efficacy, advising the patient care team, performing verifications, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Pharmacist license required; BLS/ACLS/PALS may be required for direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Required pharmaceutical care responsibilities including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and documentation of patient medication therapy.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• May advise physicians on medication utilization.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patient’s medication therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Advise care team on patient medication therapy and document interventions.
• Order verification and medication profile reviews; prepare, label, and dispense medications per prescriptions.
• Ensure compliance with dispensing laws and maintenance of records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, 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

Job Shift: Night

Job Type: Full Time

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 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.

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.

Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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