Allied - Pharmacist

Details

Client Name
HealthTrust / CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied

Specialty
Pharmacist

Job ID
38569428

Weekly Pay
$2747.0


Shift Details

Shift
Variable Shifts - 40 Hrs

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/08/2026

End Date
02/07/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist I

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for filling medication orders, monitoring patient drug therapies, and providing drug information. This role emphasizes delivering pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Operational Duties

• Prepare and dispense drug orders per physician request, following established policies and protocols.
• Interpret and transcribe drug orders into the computerized patient medication record accurately.
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.
• Issue controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain required records.
• Maintain a current pharmacist license and ensure all continuing education records are up to date.
• Supervise and direct pharmacy support personnel, verifying daily activities performed by pharmacy technicians.
• Provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care services, including managing patient drug therapy and education.

Clinical Duties

• Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective drug therapies for patients following established protocols.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Assist with pharmacokinetics consult services and renal drug dosing as needed.
• Accurately interpret information within patient medical records.
• Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Sustain the drug formulary and promote rational drug therapy selection.
• Collaborate with practitioners to provide clinical consultations and drug information.
• Participate in quality improvement and medication use review activities.
• Engage in designated clinical interventions as defined by departmental goals.
• Support antibiotic and opioid stewardship initiatives as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas state Pharmacy licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

Work Schedule

This position requires rotating shifts, including early morning, afternoon, and occasional overnight shifts. Availability to cover holiday shifts may also be required.

Occupational Hazards

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials and toxic substances.
• Risk of injuries such as cuts or punctures from needles and other sharp items.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not utilized.

Client Details

Address
600 North Union Avenue

City
New Braunfels

State
TX

Zip Code
78130