PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system. Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.

• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. Checks all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.

• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.

• Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regiments, or are being discharged.

• Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists. Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.

• 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, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.

• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Texas

• IV certification or ability to obtain certification.

• In-patient/hospital pharmacy experience is highly preferred.

• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.

• Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

• Flexibility to work various shifts.

• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds

• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift

• May require vendor credentialing

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.

• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.

• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.

• Applies judgment within defined parameters.

• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.

• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.