Pharmacist

About the role

Interprets and evaluates medication orders. Prepares and dispenses medications to patients and staff. Schedule & Coverage - Pharmacy Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Required Scheduled Shifts: Friday through Sunday - Call Requirement: Two nights per week (example: Friday and Saturday nights) - Weekend Coverage: The pharmacist functions as the sole pharmacist on duty during weekend operations How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. - Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities - Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) - Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) - Malpractice liability insurance - Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department - EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Part time FTE: 0.60 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Weekend Schedule Friday-Sunday (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacist will provide pharmacist coverage for a critical access inpatient pharmacy operation . This position requires a high level of independence, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to effectively manage workflow in a solo coverage environment.
• Verification of medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness. Review of medication profiles. Assists in the resolution of drug therapy problems. Participation in medical and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Perceive and evaluate the medication information needs of patients and families, health care professionals, and other personnel.
• Use a systematic approach to address medication information needs by effectively searching, retrieving, and evaluating the literature and appropriately communicating and applying the information to the patient care situation.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, QA program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Compounds, packages, labels and dispenses medications.
• Maintains proper inventory control and storage including the secure storage of controlled substances and inventory records.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services and workshops.
• Oversees the activities of technicians, interns and students. Participates in training pharmacists, technicians, students and residents.
• Participates in education programs for pharmacy staff, attends meetings as required and participates on committees as needed.
• Consults with and advises healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost effective utilization of drugs. Where appropriate, documents clinical activities.
• Responsible for adherence to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled substances.
• Performs dispensing and compounding functions utilizing automated technology.
• Performs other functions as required

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy .
• New Mexico Board of Pharmacy License required.
• Less than one year experience in pharmacy practice.
• Has acquired the necessary practice skills in order to appropriately evaluate medication orders .
• Skills acquired through experience or self-study.
• C omfortable working independently in a solo coverage setting.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and clinical skills.
• Can effectively prioritize workflow and patient care responsibilities.
• Have experience in hospital/inpatient pharmacy practice preferred.
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• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
• AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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• The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Location Address: 1202 Highway 60 Socorro, NM 87801-3914 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $49.76 Maximum Offer $77.92

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