Pharmacist, Healthcare

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Prepares medication, upon receipt of prescription, for use within the hospital. Enters/verifies medication orders into pharmacy computer to establish patient drug regimes. Purchases pharmaceuticals and stocks pharmacy and ancillary departments with medications based on par levels. Communicates drug information with Nursing staff. Oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications. Checks all medications dispensed from the pharmacy. Communicates with nursing and physicians to compliment patient care.

Patient care employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups. They must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s needs in relation to age and to provide the care needed as described in the department s policies and procedures.

• Minimum Education:
  
  B.S. Pharmacy
• Minimum Experience:
  
  None
• Required Certification:
  Certified in aseptic technique within 1 year of employment
• Required Licensure:
  Texas Board of Pharmacy, BLS Required
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt