What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Pharmacist position at Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center?
Position summary: Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching. Staff Pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patient’s drug therapies and provide drug information.Staff pharmacist supervises and directs supportive staff. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy.
Experience: 1-3 years hospital experience preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Currently licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
Special Skills, Knowledge: Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately. Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests. Foster a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members. Ability to manage a diverse workforce. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients for which they provide care, including factors related to patients of all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics. Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy. Pyxis experience with knowledge of Pyxis Reports (i.e., optimization, load/unload, nursing narcotic access, etc.)
Education: Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm.), Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm D).