Healthcare

Pharmacist PRN

San Antonio, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 8 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Pharmacist
Registered Pharmacist
Texas Board of Pharmacy
medication orders
drug product selection
dosage regimens
drug therapy
HIPAA
continuing education
self-directed

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Role summary

South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital (STSSH) and OPC seeks a PRN Pharmacist to ensure the safe and effective use of medications. The role involves verifying medication orders, selecting optimal drug products, designing dosage regimens, and monitoring drug therapy. Responsibilities include maintaining patient confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA, and fulfilling continuing education requirements. The ideal candidate is self-directed, accountable, professional, adaptable, and a team player, capable of working with diverse patient populations from infants to geriatrics. Essential functions include medication therapy management, sterile compounding, electronic record management, and contributing to on-call duties.

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

As a vital member of our healthcare team at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital (STSSH) and OPC, the Pharmacist, under the inspiring guidance of a Registered Pharmacist Director, brings their expertise to ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Registered with the Texas Board of Pharmacy, our pharmacists play a crucial role in providing medications and health care products to patients. They verify medication orders, assess optimal drug product selection, design dosage regimens, and monitor drug therapy to deliver the highest quality care possible!

With a professional demeanor and appearance, our pharmacists maintain the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and facility information while strictly adhering to HIPAA policies. They are dedicated to reporting any known or suspected violations in good faith, showcasing their commitment to ethical standards and fulfilling annual continuing education requirements.

Our pharmacists possess personal attributes that set them apart, including being self-directed, accountable, and professional. They embrace change with open arms, seek guidance when needed, and thrive under pressure. Their unwavering patience, stamina, and tact allow them to provide impeccable service while fostering a spirit of teamwork. They are always ready to assist others and tackle any job duties as requested, ensuring that priorities are set, issues are addressed promptly, and desired results are achieved through consistent follow-through.

Patient Population:

The diverse patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital ranges from a minimum of 12 years and/or adult stature, with the OPC catering to infants through geriatrics. We are proud to provide exceptional care to all age groups!

Essential Job Functions:

Service

Prevents, detects, and resolves medication-related problems while making appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations

Effectively verifies patient medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy

Accurately transcribes written medication orders into the electronic medical record

Appropriately documents clinical interventions

Demonstrates proficiency in Pharmacy distributive services

Ensures medications are stored securely and according to manufacturer guidelines

Delivers medications to patients in the correct form and dose

Responsible for the accurate dispensing and timely distribution of drugs and medicines for inpatients or outpatients

Assesses and provides quality checks for any sterile compounded medications via contracted pharmacies (e.g., Intravenous medications, Operating Room medication mixtures, etc.)

Maintains competency in working with the electronic medical record

Communicates effectively with patients, their families, and the entire healthcare team

Complies with STSSH Customer Service Standards

Builds rapport and forms constructive relationships

Routinely contributes to the on-call responsibilities of the Pharmacy Department, with calls evenly distributed among pharmacists based on facility needs

Routinely works rotating shifts, with hours of duty that may be irregular or unexpectedly adjusted due to the daily surgical schedule

Regular and prompt work-site attendance

Manages automatic dispensing machines for accuracy and efficiency

Assists with diversion prevention programs

Other duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

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