Job Information
Methodist Health System Pharmacy Resident PGY1 in Dallas, Texas
Hours of Work :
40
Days Of Week :
5
Work Shift :
Job Description :
Your Job:
The primary purpose of the Staff Pharmacist is to perform professional, clinical tasks that will ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care and results in an optimal patient care setting.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System
Your Job Requirements:
• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist by the state of Texas – REQUIRED
Your Job Responsibilities:
• Ability to supervise, train and manage workflow of technicians and other pharmacists. Completes all assigned work procedures during the shift without compromising the quality of work performed.
• Develops good judgement in organizing and prioritizing workload in order to meet immediate needs.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies, assuring storage under proper conditions in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Communicates availability of medications and supplies to department when inventory is below par. Follows procedures and completes documentation of all items leaving the pharmacy.
• Capable of utilizing automation and technology, including software to achieve optimum work outcomes.
• Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using approved standards and procedures.
• Ensures that all items dispensed by the pharmacy department have the correct dose, dosage form, and labeling.
• Continually develops a general knowledge base of drugs and drug therapy in order to perform more effectively as a patient care and drug information provider.
• Actively participates in departmental education activities.
• Knows the procedures and functions of areas relating to patient care and is able to assist in any drug distribution area when needed, including the IV lab.
• Medication order interpretation, order entry, charging, and filling of all patient orders.
• Performs and documents clinical activities such as interventions, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and antibiotic streamlining.
• Retrieves, evaluates, and disseminates drug information to other health care professionals and patients. Consults with physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel regarding drug related issues.
• Performs patient profile review for completeness, allergy conflicts, and appropriateness of dose for patient parameters, duplicate drug therapy, and all drug interactions.
• Contacts and confers with the physician in a manner that results in an effective outcome when questions, irregularities, or problems are encountered.
• Performs any special projects assigned by management team.
• Other duties as assigned.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet®-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.