Local Contract Hospital Pharmacist
Houston, TX
Prodware Solutions LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
$75-80/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Description
Title: Pharmacist
Duration: 13+ Weeks + High possibility of extension
Location: Houston, TX 77030
Schedule Notes: Night Shift – 7 shifts/ 7 shifts off- 7:30pm to 7:30am
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at Texas Children's Hospital. The pharmacist will promote safe and effective pharmaceutical care by reviewing medication orders, preventing and resolving medication-related issues, and ensuring accurate medication preparation and dispensing. The ideal candidate will have recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, strong sterile compounding knowledge, and excellent clinical judgment.
Key Responsibilities
Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, dosing, allergies, drug interactions, and patient-specific factors.
Accurately enter and verify medication orders in the pharmacy system.
Ensure safe preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Perform sterile compounding using USP <797> guidelines and maintain strict aseptic technique.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy.
Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems while promoting patient safety.
Supervise and support pharmacy technicians in medication preparation and workflow.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all hospital, state, and federal regulations.
Participate in quality improvement and medication safety initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.
Active Texas Pharmacist (RPH) License.
Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
Experience with sterile medication preparation and IV compounding.
Strong knowledge of medication safety, dosing calculations, and drug interactions.
Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
20 hours of ACPE or ASHP-accredited sterile compounding training.
Experience in pediatric or acute care hospital pharmacy.
Familiarity with hospital pharmacy information systems and electronic medication order entry.
Knowledge of USP <797> and USP <800> standards.
Employer
Prodware Solutions LLC
Prodware Solutions LLC is a healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with trusted healthcare organizations nationwide. We’re dedicated to matching skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities that make a difference in patient care.
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