What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist and IB Room Coordinator position at Medical Center Hospital?
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing safe, effective, appropriate, timely, and cost-efficient medication therapy that complies with hospital policy and procedure and Federal, State and local laws, and any applicable rules and regulations. Responsible for contributing to pharmacy department and hospital initiatives based on strategic goals established by executive team and/or pharmacy supervisors and managers.
The pharmacist will also serve a dual role as designated person responsible and accountable for the performance and operation of the facility and personnel in preparation of compounded sterile products (CSPs) and hazardous medications as described in USP 797 and USP 800.
Qualifications:
A. Current Active Pharmacy License with Texas State Board of Pharmacy
B. Current Texas State Board of Pharmacy preceptor license (only if precepting required)
VI. Education:
A. Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required
B. Registered Pharmacist from Texas State Board of Pharmacy
VII. Training and Experience
A. If primary job function is working in the critical care, internal medicine, trauma and/or emergency departments (>50% of time spent), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training is required as a member of rapid response and code blue teams, (must have or obtain within 3 months of hiring) and maintain qualifications throughout employment
B. If primary job function is working in the Emergency Department (>50% of time spent), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) training is required, (must have or obtain within 6 months of hiring) and maintain qualifications throughout employment
C. If primary job function is working in the NICU department (>50% of time spent), Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) training is required, (must have or obtain within 6 months of hiring) and maintain qualifications throughout employment
D. IV Certification as per USP 797 (must have or obtain within 2 months of hiring) and maintain qualifications.
