Pharmacist / Med Surg / FT

Pharmacist

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Position Summary: Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching. Pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patient's drug therapies, and provide drug information. Pharmacist supervises and directs supportive staff. In the absence of Pharmacy Management, a Pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or eligible for Texas licensure, to be completed within 120 days of hire.
• 0-2 years experience in pharmacy services; hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Demonstrates high level of organizational skills.
• Demonstrates independent functioning.
• CPR Certification within 60 days of hire; PALS Certification is recommended for those that work in the Pediatric Pharmacy Satellite; ACLS Certification is recommended for those that work in Adult Critical Care Pharmacy Satellite.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers.
• Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress.
• Ability to respond to pages.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
• Bending and lifting (25 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately.
• Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Potential exposure to agents and toxic chemicals.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.