Job Title: Pharmacist

Duration: 03 Months

Location: Austin, TX

Shift: 6:30pm-7:am- Variable 10-12 Hr. Shift / Variable Night Shift and Weekend Rotation- 7days on and 7 days off is preferred.

Description:

To promote pharmaceutical care by managing the medication process, identifying and preventing potential drug-related

problems, and resolving actual drug-related problems. Additionally, to perform the duties of a registered pharmacist as

defined by client. All responsibilities will be performed in a manner developmentally appropriate for the

ages of patients served (0-adult)."

• Ensures the appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, weight/body surface area,

allergies, and drug interactions as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.

• Accurately enters medication orders in computer as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.

• Ensures the medications the patient receives are correct as documented by lack of dispensing errors file.

• Ensures medication orders are processed and doses are delivered within established guidelines as evidenced by peer review

or by the lack of medication incident/customer complaint.

• Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Insists technicians and other

pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control. Completes annual re-certification and scores at least 90% on

the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer.

Skills:

• Ensures the appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, weight/body surface area,

allergies, and drug interactions as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.

• Accurately enters medication orders in computer as evidenced by lack of medication incidents.

• Ensures the medications the patient receives are correct as documented by lack of dispensing errors file.

• Ensures medication orders are processed and doses are delivered within established guidelines as evidenced by peer review

or by the lack of medication incident/customer complaint.

• Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Insists technicians and other

pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control. Completes annual re-certification and scores at least 90% on

the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or Ph.D in Pharmacy required
• RPH certification from the state of Texas required
• 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience required (Pediatric experience preferred)
• 40 hours of training in compounding sterile products accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred.

Education:

• Required- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Or Ph.D. Pharm. D. degree
• Required- RPH - Pharmacist State of Texas

"The pharmacist in this role shall be a licensed practitioner who holds a valid, unrestricted license to conduct clinical

activities."