Jobs in Nash Bowie County, TX

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Pharmacy Technician I Certified - General Pharmacy - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

All pharmacy technicians work under the direction of Clinical Pharmacists to provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

  • Pharmacy Technicians perform ONLY non-judgmental technical duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Prepares drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols - Verifies computerized patient medication records accurately. Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record. Compounds non-sterile pharmaceuticals. Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
  • Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
  • Verifies the daily activities of the department are complete and recorded.
  • Maintains competency required for current job title/position
  • Maintains current technician license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
  • Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
  • Specialty area - Serves as the technician in specialty areas such as the operating room or pharmacy work areas outside the central pharmacy.
  • Ambulatory care - Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services as assigned such as but not limited to anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.
  • Retail - Performs outpatient distributive functions related to entering prescriptions orders, selecting the correct medications for new and refilled prescription orders, and coordinates delivery of medications for patient pick-up or delivery.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
  • Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates pharmacist drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
  • Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections, and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
  • Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.

Occupational Hazards

  • Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
  • Risk 0 exposure category.
  • Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
  • Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g., patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

  • Pharmacy experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Registered Pharmacy technician in the State of practice required
  • Certified pharmacy technician preferred

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

 

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

The Radiology Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
  • Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
  • Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
  • Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
  • Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
  • Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
  • Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
  • Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
  • Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
  • Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

  • 1 year of experience in a hospital preferred
  • Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Radiography (R) by ARRT is required
  • State Licensure required
    • Texas: MRT by TMB
    • Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE
    • New Mexico: RRT by MIRTP NMED
  • BLS required

 

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Computed Tomography Technologist - Imaging CAT Scan - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and will help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The CT Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The CT Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The CT Technologist will adhere to and maintain expected imaging competencies as management outlines. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
  • Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
  • Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
  • Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
  • Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
  • Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
  • Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
  • Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
  • Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
  • Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

  • 1 year of CT experience in a Hospital or Clinical setting preferred
  • Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • One of the following primary modality certifications is required
    • Radiography (R) by ARRT
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or NMTCB
  • Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT or NMTCB is required within 1 year of hire (CT required upon hire in the state of New Mexico)
  • State Licensure required
    • Texas: MRT by TMB
    • Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE
    • New Mexico: CT or FUS by MIRTP NMED
  • BLS required

 

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
CT, Computed Tomography Technologist Non Registered - Freestanding Emergency Center - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The CT Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The CT Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. The Technologist is expected to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
  • Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
  • Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
  • Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
  • Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
  • Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
  • Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
  • Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
  • Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
  • Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

  • 1 year of CT experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred
  • Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • One of the following primary modality certifications is required:
    • Radiography (R) by ARRT
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or NMTCB
  • Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT or NMTCB preferred
  • State Licensure required
    • Texas: MRT by TMB
    • Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE
  • BLS required

 

Work Schedule:

10AM - 7PM 8 HR Shift

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Credentialing Auditor - Staff Credentialing (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

Responsible for auditing all complete credentialing applications and to build sound, effective and efficient audit processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Coordinate and conduct credentialing audits analyzing provider files for completeness, accuracy, consistency, gaps in work history, relevant references, etc.
  • Prepare credentialing audit reports tracking and trending auditor findings and assist in the formulation of staff training guides, policies and procedures Manages multiple concurrent audits, plan audits and related projects ensuring all audit tools comply with NCQA, TJC and CMS requirements Coordinates the credentialing and re-credentialing process for assigned providers

Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • High School or equivalent required

Experience

  • 3 years of experience in medical staff and/or managed care credentialing preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) preferred

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Coordinator Medical Staff - Med Staff Administration - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

Assures the proper credentialing of physicians, professionals, and paraprofessional individuals with staff privileges. Provides administrative and secretarial support to the medical staff. Records, transcribes, and maintains all necessary records.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • The Credentials Verifications Office (CVO) Medical Staff Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of medical Staff credentialing and privileging.
  • The CVO Medical Staff Coordinator prioritizes the work processes and monitors the performance of the Credentialing Specialist
  • Process and expedite the CVO credentialing of Medical Staff and Allied Health Professional applications, appointments, reappointments, requests for change in privileges, and changes in status.
  • Maintain credentials files, reflecting current licensure, liability insurance, board certification, etc.
  • Maintain current data in credentialing software system for easy and accurate access upon request.
  • Prepare reports from credentialing software as requested.
  • Act as liaison to all members of the Medical Staff by handling telephone and written requests for verification information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

  • 1-3 years’ experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification within 2 years of hire.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Include, but are not limited to:
    • Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
    • Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
    • Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
    • Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);
    • Oral hygiene;
    • Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
    • Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
    • Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
    • Chest film analysis;
    • Bloodgas collection and analysis;
    • EKG analysis;
    • Accurate and complete documentation;
    • Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
    • Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
  • RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
  • Advanced practice skills may include:
    • Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
    • Pulmonary Function Testing;
    • Bronchoscopy assist;
    • Hemodynamic Monitoring;
    • Waveform analysis;
    • Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
    • Polysomnography;
    • Transport duties.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

  • 1 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • RT or RCP License in state of employment required
  • BLS required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

 

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • None

Experience

  • None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Current ACLS certification required

 

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Radiology Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

The Radiology Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
  • Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
  • Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
  • Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
  • Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
  • Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
  • Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
  • Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
  • Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
  • Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required 

Experience

  • 1 year of experience in a hospital preferred 
  • Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Radiology (R) by ARRT required
  • State licensure required - Texas: MRT by TMB
  • BLS required

Work Type:

Full Time

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permanent
Clinical Pharmacist I - General Pharmacy - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

All pharmacists fill orders for drugs, monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacists provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Interprets drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribes/verifies into computerized patient medication record accurately. Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
  • Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
  • Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
  • Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
  • Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
  • Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians
  • Ambulatory care Pharmacist: Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services utilizing approved protocols and/or collaborative agreement with other providers, including managing patient drug therapy, anticoagulation management, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Performs duties in the clinical areas assigned such as but not limited to anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
  • Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and renal drug dosing per hospital protocol.
  • Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
  • Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
  • Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners as appropriate.
  • Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the hospital’s professional staff.
  • Provides drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
  • Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections, and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
  • Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation). Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals.
  • Participates in antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, and shortage management activities as assigned.
  • Attends interdisciplinary rounds when assigned.
  • Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.

Occupational Hazards

  • Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
  • Risk 0 exposure category.
  • Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
  • Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g., patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required

Experience

  • Hospital experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Pharmacy state licensure required within 60 days of start date
  • BLS or ACLS is required
  • PALS (for pediatric practice) is required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

 

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Clinical Pharmacist I - General Pharmacy - PRN (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Texarkana, TX 1 week ago
Description

Summary:

All pharmacists fill orders for drugs, monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacists provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Interprets drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribes/verifies into computerized patient medication record accurately. Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
  • Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
  • Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
  • Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
  • Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
  • Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians
  • Ambulatory care Pharmacist: Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services utilizing approved protocols and/or collaborative agreement with other providers, including managing patient drug therapy, anticoagulation management, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Performs duties in the clinical areas assigned such as but not limited to anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
  • Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and renal drug dosing per hospital protocol.
  • Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
  • Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
  • Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners as appropriate.
  • Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the hospital’s professional staff.
  • Provides drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
  • Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections, and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
  • Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation). Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals.
  • Participates in antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, and shortage management activities as assigned.
  • Attends interdisciplinary rounds when assigned.
  • Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.

Occupational Hazards

  • Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
  • Risk 0 exposure category.
  • Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
  • Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g., patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required

Experience

  • Hospital experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Pharmacy state licensure required within 60 days of start date
  • BLS or ACLS is required
  • PALS (for pediatric practice) is required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

 

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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