Two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Knowledge of JCAHO, OSHA, and Medicare/Medicaid standards
Familiarity with Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations
Ability to advise on therapeutic value and drug utilization
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and distributive pharmacy services for patients of all ages
Dispense and label medications and devices accurately
Select and review drug utilization for appropriateness
Store prescription drugs and maintain accurate drug records
Consult on drug hazards and therapeutic uses as required
Implement decisions from the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
Ensure compliance with health system policies regarding drug dispensing
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a diverse patient care environment
Engagement with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Contribution to patient safety and quality of care
Potential for career advancement within the health system
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides clinical and distributive services for Neonatal through Adult patients in accordance with JCAHO, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid standards and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. Dispenses and labels drugs or devices, selects drugs and reviews drug utilization, stores prescription drugs and devices and maintains drug records in a pharmacy. Advises or consults when necessary or required by law about therapeutic value, content, hazard, or use of drugs and devices, or offering or performing the services and transactions necessary to operate a pharmacy. Implements decisions set forth by the P&T Committee as written in the Hospital Formulary and complies with Health System policies and procedures with regard to the dispensing, maintaining and storing of drugs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Pharmacy licensure in the State of Texas is required. Two years experience in a hospital pharmacy preferred.
LICENSURE Has current, or is eligible for licensure in Texas.
