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Hours of Work :
40 hours per work
Days Of Week :
5 days a week
Work Shift :
Job Description :
Your Job:
The primary purpose of the Staff Pharmacist is to perform professional, clinical tasks that will ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care and results in an optimal patient care setting.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System
Your Job Requirements:
• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist by the state of Texas - REQUIRED
Your Job Responsibilities:
• Ability to supervise, train and manage workflow of technicians and other pharmacists. Completes all assigned work procedures during the shift without compromising the quality of work performed.
• Develops good judgement in organizing and prioritizing workload in order to meet immediate needs.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies, assuring storage under proper conditions in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Communicates availability of medications and supplies to department when inventory is below par. Follows procedures and completes documentation of all items leaving the pharmacy.
• Capable of utilizing automation and technology, including software to achieve optimum work outcomes.
• Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using approved standards and procedures.
• Ensures that all items dispensed by the pharmacy department have the correct dose, dosage form, and labeling.
• Continually develops a general knowledge base of drugs and drug therapy in order to perform more effectively as a patient care and drug information provider.
• Actively participates in departmental education activities.
• Knows the procedures and functions of areas relating to patient care and is able to assist in any drug distribution area when needed, including the IV lab.
• Medication order interpretation, order entry, charging, and filling of all patient orders.
• Performs and documents clinical activities such as interventions, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and antibiotic streamlining.
• Retrieves, evaluates, and disseminates drug information to other health care professionals and patients. Consults with physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel regarding drug related issues.
• Performs patient profile review for completeness, allergy conflicts, and appropriateness of dose for patient parameters, duplicate drug therapy, and all drug interactions.
• Contacts and confers with the physician in a manner that results in an effective outcome when questions, irregularities, or problems are encountered.
• Performs any special projects assigned by management team.
• Other duties as assigned.
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children's services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:
- Magnet -designated hospital
- 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
- Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
- Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
- Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
Methodist Health System, Dallas, Texas
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we ve earned:
• Magnet designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
• Press Ganey HX24 Health System of the Year, 2024
• Fair360 Top 10 Healthcare Employer for Inclusion and Fairness, 2024
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker s Hospital Review, 2024
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023