ABOUT US

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacist 2 provides pharmaceutical care to patients in a clinical setting. Compounds and dispenses medications according to regulations and policy. Serves as a resource to healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, pharmacy students, and residents. Consults with Nursing, Medical Staff, and patients about medications, orders, drug details, reactions, errors, and complaints. May assess, treat, and care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Supervises and monitors technicians’ non-professional duties, including daily organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor’s
• MAJOR - Pharmacy
• MAJOR - Pharmacy
• MAJOR - Pharmacy
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

• Ensures that patient pharmaceutical care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and customer service.
• Compounds or mixes ingredients properly, including IV admixtures, solutions, syringes, and irrigation solutions, following established policies and procedures.
• Consults and educates patients and/or patient caregivers concerning possible medications, including alternative sources of drug therapy.
• Reviews medications for accuracy, appropriateness and interactions, and adjusts medications per approved protocols.
• Dispenses medications and compounds in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Assesses prescribers’ medication orders for overall patient therapy. Evaluates known allergies, rational therapy, and contraindications. Checks reasonable dose, route, and directions for use. Identifies duplication of therapy and drug interactions. Monitors drug/food and drug/disease interactions. Reviews adverse drug reactions and proper utilization. Uses clinical methods to monitor drug effectiveness, side effects, toxicity, and appropriateness to continue the drug regimen.
• Supervises and monitors the non-professional duties of Pharmacy Technicians. This includes organizing daily duties in dispensing, IVs, or patient care functions.
• Monitors and reviews Pharmacy Technicians’ work to ensure compliance with standards and policies. Ensures pharmacy stock levels meet patient needs.
• Assists in inventory, purchasing and quality control of drugs and products and ensures proper charging/crediting of pharmacy product accounts.
• Consistently maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other drugs as required by law.