Pharmacist (PRN) - Pharmacy

PharmacistKindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery.Job SummaryThe Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician. Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization. Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs. Essential FunctionsParticipates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staff.Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric.Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift.Production reports. Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies. Must have knowledge of patient population served.Maintains security of Pharmacy. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. ReturnsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsBasic understanding of the role and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.Ability to organize meetings and inspections.Must read, write and speak fluent English.Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%QualificationsEducationGraduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.ExperienceMinimum of three (3) months of experience in pharmacy.Experience in writing policies and procedures.