Pharmacist - Per Diem at Harlingen Medical Center

Harlingen, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Histories, Order Verification, Dosage Review, Drug Interactions Monitoring, Hospital Protocols Compliance, IV Admixtures Preparation, Unit-Dose Dispensing, Controlled Substances Handling, Sterility Protocols, Therapeutic Outcome Optimization, Adverse Drug Event Minimization, Clinical Recommendations, Medication Plan Adjustment, Inventory Management, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview We are seeking a Pharmacist, also referred to as an Acute Care Pharmacist or Hospital Pharmacist. As a Hospital Pharmacist for our Inpatient Pharmacy, you will prepare, dispense, and manage medications for patients in our hospital under the supervision of our Pharmacy Director. Hospital Pharmacists work closely with doctors and nurses to ensure medications are safe, effective, and correctly dosed, while also monitoring for side effects or drug interactions. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Shifts Available: Days Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) Hours: 12 hour shifts Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Conduct patient interviews to obtain accurate and complete medication histories during admission or transition of care Review and verify physician medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, route of administration, frequency, and potential drug interactions Ensure medication orders comply with hospital protocols, clinical guidelines, and patient-specific factors (e.g., renal function, allergies, weight) Prepare and dispense medications accurately, including IV admixtures, unit-dose medications, and controlled substances, following all safety and sterility protocols Monitor medication therapies and provide clinical recommendations to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize adverse drug events Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient-specific medication plans Coordinate daily operations within the pharmacy to ensure efficient medication distribution and inventory management Deliver pharmaceutical care to a wide range of inpatient units, including – General Medicine/Surgery, Intensive Care Units (ICU), Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Oncology, Perioperative Services, Geriatrics and other departments Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Education and Work Experience 1. Current state Registered Pharmacist License. 2. Experience in hospital pharmacy operations preferred. 3. B.S. degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred. 4. BLS and ACLS certification preferred Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf #LI-JC5

Responsibilities

The Pharmacist will prepare, dispense, and manage medications for hospital inpatients, collaborating closely with doctors and nurses to ensure safe and effective dosing. Essential duties include conducting patient interviews, verifying physician orders, monitoring therapies, and delivering pharmaceutical care across various inpatient units.