Pharmacist - Critical Care/ Emergency Department

Overview

 

 

Presbyterian is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our team. The Pharmacist interprets and evaluates orders and prepares/dispenses medications to patients and staff while monitoring the safety and efficacy of the prescribed drugs. The Pharmacist must have excellent communication skills since they often work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the right medication and dosage for their medical conditions.

 

This role supports the critical care/emergency department. In collaboration with healthcare teams, optimize drug therapy, and provide expert guidance in emergency situations, playing a key role in life-saving care.

 

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

 

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

 

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department 
• EPIC electronic charting system

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Education specialization: Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist
• Licensed New Grads are welcome to apply.
• Responsible for on-call, weekend, night, and/or holiday coverage as required on a rotating basis.
• Less than one year experience in pharmacy practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medications.
• Advises patients and families on the use of medications including dosage, side effects, and composition.
• Maintains professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.
• Monitors medication use for appropriateness.
• Oversees the activities of technicians, interns, and students.
• Participates in education programs for pharmacy staff, attends meetings as required, and participates on committees as needed.
• Participates in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
• Consults with and advises healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost-effective utilization of drugs.
• Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

 

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

 

Learn more about our employee benefits.

 About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

 

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $75.65/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.