Full Time Pharmacist

Full Time Pharmacist McAllen, Texas Facility Solara Specialty Hospital McAllen Req ID 543741 Post Date 06/03/2025 DescriptionAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryThe Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physicianParticipates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospitalConsults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organizationSupports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical StaffAssists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the PharmacyInterprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practiceSupervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programsProvides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and olderEssential FunctionsParticipates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staffActively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary. Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnelExercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionalsIs competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and GeriatricCapable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shiftGenerates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports. Performs Backup Procedures correctlyAssists Technicians in performing technical tasks. Maintains aseptic techniques. Recycles product as appropriatelyChecks technician prepared products prior to release. Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logsFills orders with correct medication. Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication releasePrioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance. Follows through on fill on arrival ordersReviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy. No therapeutic duplication. Prevents significant drug interaction. Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies. Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state. Must have knowledge of patient population servedPharmacokinetics Dosing Service: Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate. Interprets levels appropriately. Modifies doses appropriately. Writes progress notes per protocol. Dates times and initials all vials for reuseCapable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs. Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation. Clarifies controversial orders with physicianKeeps current on new drugs. Adds additive in the proper sequence. Syringe and Vial counts reflect what has been made. Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels. Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc. Maintains security of Pharmacy. Maintains security of controlled substances. Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc. Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. Keeps Director informed of workload status. Prioritizes work to prepare Stat, now and waiting in order of importance. Follows through on fill on arrival orders. Returns Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsBasic understanding of the role and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skillsSelf-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skillsAbility to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to organize meetings and inspectionsMust read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendanceApproximate percent of time required to travel: 0%QualificationsEducationGraduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degreeLicenses/CertificationsCurrent state license in good standingBCLS certificationExperienceMinimum of three (3) months of experience in pharmacyWorking knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelinesExperience in facilitating teamsExperience in writing policies and procedures