Staff Pharmacist and IB Room Coordinator

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist and IB Room Coordinator to ensure the safe and effective delivery of medication therapy. This role is vital in maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards while contributing to departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy degree and possess an active Texas pharmacy license. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment, where your expertise will directly impact the quality of service provided to patients. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• Current Active Pharmacy License with Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Advanced training in ACLS, ATLS, or PALS may be needed based on department.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective medication therapy in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee preparation of compounded sterile products and hazardous medications.

Skills

Medication Therapy Management

Compounded Sterile Products Preparation

Pharmacy Regulations Compliance

Critical Care Knowledge

Emergency Response Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Registered Pharmacist License

Job description

Staff Pharmacist and IB Room Coordinator

Department: Pharmacy

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift

Hours: 40

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing safe, effective, appropriate, timely, and cost-efficient medication therapy that complies with hospital policy and procedure and Federal, State and local laws, and any applicable rules and regulations. Responsible for contributing to pharmacy department and hospital initiatives based on strategic goals established by executive team and/or pharmacy supervisors and managers.

The pharmacist will also serve a dual role as designated person responsible and accountable for the performance and operation of the facility and personnel in preparation of compounded sterile products (CSPs) and hazardous medications as described in USP 797 and USP 800.

Qualifications:

1. Current Active Pharmacy License with Texas State Board of Pharmacy
2. Current Texas State Board of Pharmacy preceptor license (only if precepting required)

Education:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required
2. Registered Pharmacist from Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Training and Experience:

1. If primary job function is working in the critical care, internal medicine, trauma and/or emergency departments (>50% of time spent), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training is required as a member of rapid response and code blue teams (must have or obtain within 3 months of hiring) and maintain qualifications throughout employment.
2. If primary job function is working in the Emergency Department (>50% of time spent), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) training is required (must have or obtain within 6 months of hiring) and maintain qualifications throughout employment.
3. If primary job function is working in the NICU department (>50% of time spent), Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) training is required (must have or obtain within 6 months of hiring) and maintain qualifications throughout employment.
4. IV Certification as per USP 797 (must have or obtain within 2 months of hiring) and maintain qualifications.