Pharmacist

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."