Pharmacist - St. Joseph Medical Center

• Nights, 10p-8a

• Interprets medication orders/prescriptions (verbal and written) and transcribes into computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles
• Prepares and dispenses medications per orders/prescriptions written by licensed providers according to established policies and procedures
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations accurately
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law

• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications
• Participates in the pharmacokinetics consulting service and drug dosing per organizational protocol
• Supports the pharmacy's pharmacoeconomic efforts and Antimicrobial SJMC program
• Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed
• Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately
• Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to providers. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.
• Documents interventions accurately and appropriately,
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner
• Provides drug information to patients and their families
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation assigned
• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs

• Performs all functions assigned within the pharmacy and throughout the hospital
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel.
• Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians including medication preparation and use of Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
• Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner
• Accepts and completes special duties to be performed on a regular basis.
• Examples include controlled substance accountability, record-keeping and reconciliation, crash cart inspection, quality assurance reporting, newsletter contribution and other special projects
• Inspects medication areas for outdated medications, proper storage of medications, proper medication administration records, and availability of reference materials
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department.
• Directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Maintains all required training and education per department requirements
• Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized
• Assists with purchasing activities and maintenance of adequate inventory
• Performs essential duties of the pharmacy director in his/her absence
• Must be able to respect diversity of each individual's values, culture, spiritual beliefs, and other socio-economic issues in addressing the needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers.

• Maintains current pharmacist licensure
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs
• Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy
• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations

• Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested
• Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff
• Fosters a team environment by working cooperatively with all staff. Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate people in a positive manner
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from a School or College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

• Requires a current pharmacist license from the state of Texas

• Health-system pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

St. Josephs Medical Center