Pharmacist
Houston, TX US
Job Description
Pulse Staffing has exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Pharmacist. This is a great opportunity to work with physicians who are continuously recognized for their expertise and excellence. Our client has also been recognized for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.
Job Description
Pharmacist’s, are you looking for a staffing organization that can get you the assignments that you truly want? This is your chance to take advantage of an exciting career opportunity at Pulse Staffing! Established since 1988, we are the premium provider of the highest quality health care professionals to many of the Houston's top-rated hospitals and healthcare networks. By providing simple solutions to complex demands, we’ve developed lasting relationships, delivered consistent service, and gained the trust of some of the most prestigious medical facilities in Texas.
Due to our unparalleled success, we are seeking energetic, compassionate, and experienced Pharmacist’s to join our team and take advantage of local and travel assignments in the Houston, TX area. We pride ourselves in building long-lasting relationships with our nurses that create a one-of-a-kind staffing experience. We continue to uphold our great reputation with exceptional customer service that produces unique and endless opportunities for our staff.
At Pulse Staffing, we look for Pharmacist’s who care for patients like family, not because it’s their job, but because it’s their calling. We offer per diem shifts, local contracts, travel contracts, and direct hire opportunities for positions in various clinical settings. Think you have what it takes? Contact us today!
“What’s in it for you with us?”
- Competitive compensation
- Completion bonus available for travel nurses
- A convenient work shift – for 13 weeks or PRN
- Paid weekly
- Parking Reimbursement
- Virtual Hiring Process with Online Paperwork
- We work with your schedule for interviewing time & location
- The flexibility to speak with one of our Staffing Coordinators after-hours
Pharmacist – Pharmacy
(Pharma D. / Travel / Healthcare / Medical Staffing / Professional Services)
We are looking for Pharmacist’s who combine a true passion for providing the best care, with a demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with the policies and procedures. In addition, you should be team-oriented and compassionate professional committed to always providing exceptional service. It is also important that you are highly organized and that you demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work well with a diverse population.
Pharmacist Duties:
- Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Maintains and evaluates patient profile and comprehensive drug data file to evaluate orders for any incompatibilities.
- Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval before mixing.
- Admixes drugs as ordered by physician in accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
- Ensures correct preparation of all formulas or medications. Checks all prescriptions for completeness. Calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Organizes and directs technician’s workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, and inspections. Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and patients.
- Provides and documents drug counseling to all patients. Ensures all legal and professional requirements are adhered to, including controlled substances. Consults with patients to determine pre-existing conditions to assess medication compatibility.
- Instructs patients on effects of food and alcohol intake. Warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
- Participates in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Cleans hood daily and in between I.V. admixture.
- Logs and dates all drugs that are being used. Checks drugs monthly for outdates. Keeps accurate temperature logs.
- Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs. Assists with inventory control of medications. Orders supplies and medications. Receives and shelves medications.
- Ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Computes prices.
- Receives new drug education from drug representatives; remains abreast of new information. Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
- Prepares reports and monitoring activities as directed.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of pharmacy and state licensure.
- or Ph.D. Pharm. D. degree
- Minimum three years of experience as a registered pharmacist.
- Prefer three years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
- Oncology background preferred.
- Current license as Pharmacist.
Experience:
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment, while maintaining professional attitude.
- Order verification (Epic)
- Code attendance experience
- Have good communication skills and be a team player
- Texas Pharmacist license in good standing
- IV sterile Products Certification
Work Schedule:
- This is a 12-hour on site night shift position.
- Position starts on 6/19/2023
Pharmacist – Pharmacy
(Pharma D. / Travel / Healthcare / Medical Staffing / Professional Services)
Join us at the heart of healthcare and enjoy a rewarding career!
Apply now!