Pharmacist II; Inpatient

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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering an exceptional experience.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Job Summary:

The Pharmacist 2 provides pharmaceutical care to patients in a clinical setting. Compounds and dispenses medications according to regulations and policy. Serves as a resource to healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, pharmacy students, and residents. Consults with Nursing, Medical Staff, and patients about medications, orders, drug details, reactions, errors, and complaints. May assess, treat, and care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Supervises and monitors technicians' non-professional duties, including daily organization.

Essential Functions Of The Role:

• Ensures that patient pharmaceutical care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and customer service.
• Compounds or mixes ingredients properly, including IV admixtures, solutions, syringes, and irrigation solutions, following established policies and procedures.
• Consults and educates patients and/or patient caregivers concerning possible medications, including alternative sources of drug therapy.
• Reviews medications for accuracy, appropriateness, and interactions, and adjusts medications per approved protocols.
• Dispenses medications and compounds in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Assesses prescribers' medication orders for overall patient therapy. Evaluates known allergies, rational therapy, and contraindications. Checks reasonable dose, route, and directions for use. Identifies duplication of therapy and drug interactions. Monitors drug/food and drug/disease interactions. Reviews adverse drug reactions and proper utilization. Uses clinical methods to monitor drug effectiveness, side effects, toxicity, and appropriateness to continue the drug regimen.
• Supervises and monitors the non-professional duties of Pharmacy Technicians, including organizing daily duties in dispensing, IVs, or patient care functions.
• Monitors and reviews Pharmacy Technicians' work to ensure compliance with standards and policies. Ensures pharmacy stock levels meet patient needs.
• Assists in inventory, purchasing, and quality control of drugs and products and ensures proper charging/crediting of pharmacy product accounts.
• Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other drugs as required by law.

Key Success Factors:

• Professional understanding of pharmacy care modalities, pharmaceutical calculations, therapies, terminology, drug use, aseptic techniques, standards, medications, and equipment.
• Ability to research, examine, and disseminate information.
• Ability to understand, optimize, and document complex processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• General computer skills including software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Belonging Statement:

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported, and that our workforce should reflect the communities we serve.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
• Experience:
  
  3 years of experience or residency training

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

Benefits may vary based on position type and level.