Travel ContractHospital Pharmacist
$2,887/week
Hospital Pharmacist
Houston, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,887/weekPosted 4 days ago Verified
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Overview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
12% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Pharmacist pay in Texas
Estimated total pay
$2,887/weekBenefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Pharmacist
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Clinical Allied
Job Description
- Manage the medication process to promote pharmaceutical care.
- Identify and prevent potential drug-related problems; resolve actual drug-related problems.
- Perform duties as a registered pharmacist in accordance with state regulations.
- Ensure medication doses are appropriate based on patient diagnosis, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions.
- Accurately enter medication orders into the computer system.
- Verify that patients receive the correct medications, minimizing dispensing errors.
- Process medication orders and deliver doses within established guidelines.
- Follow aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products.
- Ensure technicians and other pharmacists adhere to aseptic technique and infection control standards.
- Complete annual re-certification and achieve at least 90% on aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exams.
- Work night shifts on a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule (7:30 PM to 7:30 AM).
- Serve patients of all ages (from newborn to adult).
Contract Length
- Approximately 13 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pharmacist license in Texas
- Registered Pharmacist (RPH)
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree
- Minimum 2 years of pharmacist experience, including experience within the last year
Additional Information
- Emphasis on aseptic technique and infection control in sterile product preparation.
- Night shift schedule with a 7-on/7-off rotation.
Specialty Experience
- Minimum 2 years hospital pharmacist experience preferred.
Prior Travel Experience
- Not explicitly required.
Employer
PRIDE Health
4.1rating(84 reviews)
52 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
5.0rating
Pros
Attentive, quick to respond, easy to work with
Cons
None
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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About
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Response timewithin an hour
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About Houston, TX
As a Travel Pharmacist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
Transportation
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
Demographics
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
Things to Do
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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