Travel Pharmacist: Patient-Centric Medication Expert

St Lukes Baptist Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

St Lukes Baptist Hospital seeks a Pharmacist for a travel assignment in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on dispensing medications, patient counseling, and ensuring safe, effective pharmacotherapy across a travel schedule.

The position requires a Pharm.D., active Texas license, and strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with clinicians. It spans a 12-week term with 36 scheduled hours weekly and 12-hour night shifts.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school.
• Active state pharmacy license (or certification).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and pharmacokinetics.
• Ability to provide patient education and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing Medications: Accurately and safely dispense prescribed medications to patients in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy regulations.
• Medication Counseling: Provide patients with information on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions to ensure safe and effective use.
• Prescription Review: Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and legality.
• Patient Safety Monitoring: Monitor and track the effectiveness and safety of medications through patient feedback, laboratory data, and follow-up care.
• Drug Therapy Management: Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and adjust patient-specific drug therapies based on medical conditions and treatment goals.
• Inventory Management: Ensure that the pharmacy maintains proper inventory levels of medications, and is compliant with regulations for controlled substances.
• Compounding: Prepare and compound medications as required, following specific formulas and techniques.
• Patient Education: Provide educational materials and counseling to patients regarding lifestyle changes, health management, and medication adherence.
• Health Screenings: Conduct health screenings (e.g., for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes) when applicable.
• Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

St Lukes Baptist Hospital seeks a Pharmacist for a travel assignment in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on dispensing medications, patient counseling, and ensuring safe, effective pharmacotherapy across a travel schedule.

The position requires a Pharm.D., active Texas license, and strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with clinicians. It spans a 12-week term with 36 scheduled hours weekly and 12-hour night shifts.