Pharmacist / FT / Med Surg
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, TX, United States
About Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495‑bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region.
Position: Pharmacist
Position Summary: Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching. Pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patients’ drug therapies, and provide drug information. The pharmacist supervises and directs supportive staff, and may assume the essential responsibilities of the Director of Pharmacy in the absence of Pharmacy Management.
Responsibilities
Pharmacist responsibilities include:
Providing pharmaceutical care through drug distribution and patient counseling.
Monitoring patients’ drug therapies.
Providing drug information.
Supervising and directing supportive staff.
Assuming the duties of Director of Pharmacy when required.
Qualifications
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or eligible for Texas licensure to be completed within 120 days of hire.
0‑2 years experience in pharmacy services; hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Demonstrates high‑level organizational skills.
Demonstrates independent functioning.
CPR certification within 60 days of hire; PALS recommended for Pediatric Pharmacy Satellite; ACLS recommended for Adult Critical Care Pharmacy Satellite.
Benefits Highlights
Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Forgiveness Program if offered.
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Physical & Sensory Requirements
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to speak and hear to allow discussions with employees and peers.
Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress.
Ability to respond to pages.
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
Bending and lifting (25 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately; ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff; ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and schedule; ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Potential exposure to agents and toxic chemicals.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
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Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495‑bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region.
Position: Pharmacist
Position Summary: Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching. Pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patients’ drug therapies, and provide drug information. The pharmacist supervises and directs supportive staff, and may assume the essential responsibilities of the Director of Pharmacy in the absence of Pharmacy Management.
Responsibilities
Pharmacist responsibilities include:
Providing pharmaceutical care through drug distribution and patient counseling.
Monitoring patients’ drug therapies.
Providing drug information.
Supervising and directing supportive staff.
Assuming the duties of Director of Pharmacy when required.
Qualifications
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or eligible for Texas licensure to be completed within 120 days of hire.
0‑2 years experience in pharmacy services; hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Demonstrates high‑level organizational skills.
Demonstrates independent functioning.
CPR certification within 60 days of hire; PALS recommended for Pediatric Pharmacy Satellite; ACLS recommended for Adult Critical Care Pharmacy Satellite.
Benefits Highlights
Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Forgiveness Program if offered.
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Physical & Sensory Requirements
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to speak and hear to allow discussions with employees and peers.
Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress.
Ability to respond to pages.
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
Bending and lifting (25 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately; ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff; ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and schedule; ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Potential exposure to agents and toxic chemicals.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
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