Pharmacist

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Houston , TX 77030

Job Type: 06 Months Contract

Schedule Notes:

One of three shifts: 7am to 5:30pm ; 8am to 6:30pm ; 11am to 9:30pm

Duties:

• "To promote pharmaceutical care by managing the medication process, identifying and preventing potential drug-related problems, and resolving actual drug-related problems. Additionally, to perform the duties of a registered pharmacist as defined by Texas Children's Hospital.

• All responsibilities will be performed in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult)."

• Ensures the appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to the patient's diagnosis, weight/body surface area,

allergies, and drug interactions as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.

• Accurately enters medication orders in computer as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.

• Ensures the medications the patient receives are correct as documented by lack of dispensing errors file.

• Ensures medication orders are processed and doses are delivered within established guidelines as evidenced by peer review

or by the lack of medication incident/customer complaint.

• Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Insists technicians and other

pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control. Completes annual re-certification and scores at least 90% on

the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer.

 Ensures medications meet the highest standards

 Participates in the education of patients, caregivers, and the community

 Supports patient safety systems

 Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voicemail every shift

 Ensures the smooth running of the pharmacy and acts as a role model for technicians and other pharmacists as evidenced by lack of complaints, medication incident reports, and peer review

 Maintains investigational drug records according to departmental policy

 Contribute to the medication management process

 Conduct discharge medication review (difficult to obtain, prescription accuracy) and counseling, ensuring that patients/caregivers understand their medication therapies upon discharge

 Participates in study initiation, maintenance and closure

Skills:

• Ensures the appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to the patient's diagnosis, weight/body surface area,

allergies, and drug interactions as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.

• Accurately enters medication orders in computer as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.

• Ensures the medications the patient receives are correct as documented by lack of dispensing errors file.

• Ensures medication orders are processed and doses are delivered within established guidelines as evidenced by peer review

or by the lack of medication incident/customer complaint.

• Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Insists technicians and other

pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control. Completes annual re-certification and scores at least 90% on

the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer.

o Bachelor's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy required

o RPH certification from the state of Texas required

o 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience (preferred) OR 5+ years retail pharmacist experience at a high volume store

o 20 hours of training in compounding sterile products accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred

Education:

"Required- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Or Ph.D. Pharm. D. degree"

Required- RPH - Pharmacist State of Texas

"The pharmacist in this role shall be a licensed practitioner who holds a valid, unrestricted license to conduct clinical activities."

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $80.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Ph.D. in Pharmacy ?
• If interested, please leave your email, contact number and best time to reach you

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• hospital staff pharmacist: 3 years (Preferred)
• retail pharmacist: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RPH certification from the state of Texas (Preferred)

Work Location: In person