Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD required
• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in Texas required
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.

Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.
• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition.
• Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists.
• Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.
• Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• IV certification Preferred
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Flexibility to work various shifts