PHARMACIST

UNMH’s contract with MDC ends in July 2027. At that time, UNMH positions currently supporting MDC will have options to transition to the new health care provider at MDC or into the UNM Health System.

Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: MDC - Pharmacy

FTE: 0.05
PRN
Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:
Pharmacists consult with and educate physicians, other health professionals, and patients and their families about drug usage, drug dosage, and drug substitution. Pharmacists focus on the cost effective and safe usage of drugs in inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings and on improving the quality of care given to patients. Compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies on written order from a physician. Participate in Continuous Improvement (CQI program at the UNM Hospitals). Ensure adherence to UNM Hospitals and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Patient care assignments may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PROFESSIONALISM - Maintain professional environment in communications, duties, tasks, interactions and customer service
* PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Weigh, measure and mix ingredients; compound and prepare medication emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments using graduates, balance, mortars, pestles and funnels
* PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Fill prescriptions or orders from bulk stock; fill bottles, capsules and other package forms with measured amounts of medication according to prescription; type prescription or order information for identification and use of medication; attach label to container following dispensing format
* PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Maintain inventory records on narcotics and other controlled substances; maintain records on prescriptions or orders filled
* PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Ensure timely and accurate filling and delivery of physician's prescriptions or orders
* PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Prepare and dispense doses of medications as required to meet patient needs
* ADDITIVES - Mix and dispense additives for IV, IM and irrigating solutions
* FORMULARY - Review non-formulary drug requests and recommend formulary alternatives when possible
* PATIENT CARE - Enter physician prescriptions and orders into pharmacy computer system; review physician prescription or orders for completeness and appropriateness; perform prospective review of patient profile, check for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-disease, drug supplement interactions, patient allergies, appropriate dose, admixture incompatibilities, drug dose, route schedule, etc
* DRUG THERAPY - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in the selection and individualization of drug therapy for patients
* DRUG THERAPY - Confer with medical personnel to correct problems with physician prescription or orders; recommend changes in therapy with goal of enhancing patient care, increase patient safety and decrease costs; encourage adherence to formulary , IV to PO recommendations, clinical practice guidelines, and antibiotic selections
* INFORMATION - Provide concise, complete, applicable and timely responses to drug]]><