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HCA Healthcare Pharmacist PRN in Kingwood, Texas
Description
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The General Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing general clinical and operational pharmacy services. This includes supervision of technical staff.
What you will do in this role:
Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff
Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection
Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
Assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.
Assist with the antimicrobial management and other clinical programs
Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Responsible for mentoring and education as well as ongoing analysis of interventions to
Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.
Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions
Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians
Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility
Has knowledge of the patient population they serve and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients
Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems
Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team
Compliant with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.
Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned
Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned. Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate.
Maintain appropriate controlled substance records
Comply with all regulatory standards
Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency
Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively
Act as supervisor in charge as assigned
Participate in the continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical)
Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs
Perform other duties as assigned
Practice and adhere to the “ Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
What qualifications you will need:
Current pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
Minimum of one year of hospital experience is preferred
Completion of all hospital specific competencies for Clinical Pharmacist
As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital , HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-kingwood) has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU , and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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