What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Paris Regional Health?
Paris Regional Medical Center
Pharmacist, Full-time
Who We Are
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital with cutting edge equipment and robust service lines. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.
Where We Are:
A small town with the views of a historic downtown community, Paris, Texas is the second largest Paris in the World. With something for everyone, you can picnic at the Eiffel Tower, find vintage treasures and unique boutiques downtown, experience delicious local cuisine, and explore historic venues and parks
Position Summary
The pharmacist is responsible for preparing and dispensing medications, overseeing pharmacy technicians and ensuring the accuracy and safety of all drug therapy provided to patients. This position supports the healthcare team by offering pharmacological expertise and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
- Review and interpret physician medication orders for accuracy, dosage and patient safety
- Prepare and dispensed prescribed medications according to professional standards and regulatory guidelines
- Supervise and direct pharmacy support staff in day-to-day functions
- Monitor patient responses to medications and identify potential adverse reactions
- Provide drug information to physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers
- Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances and monitor compliance
- Ensure that medication storage and dispensing complies with infection control, safety and regulatory standards
- Participate in clinical rounds, case discussions, etc as required
- Perform quality assurance checks and participate in departmental audits
- Precept college of pharmacy students
Qualifications
- Holds an active Texas pharmacist license (TX) – active and unrestricted
- Possesses at least 1 year of inpatient hospital experience (preferred)
- Omnicell and Meditech experience (preferred)
Degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Erin by emailing erin.bonk@lifepointhealth.net.
EEOC Statement“Paris Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”