Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• To promote pharmaceutical care by managing the medication process, identifying and preventing potential drug-related problems, and resolving actual drug-related problems.
• Additionally, to perform the duties of a registered pharmacist as defined by Client.
• All responsibilities will be performed in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.
• Accurately enters medication orders in computer as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.
• Ensures the medications the patient receives are correct as documented by lack of dispensing errors file.
• Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products.
• Insists technicians and other pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control.
• Completes annual re-certification and scores at least 90% on the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy required.
• RPH certification from the state of Texas required.
• 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred (specifically medication preparation).
• 20 hours of training in compounding sterile products accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred.