The pharmacist is responsible for interpreting, verifying, and dispensing medication orders while ensuring accuracy and appropriateness. They also collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize drug therapy and oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians and students.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a valid New Mexico Board of Pharmacy License. Less than one year of experience is required, provided the candidate has acquired necessary practice skills.
bachelor degreeInventory ControlClinical DocumentationControlled Substances ManagementCompoundingMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient CounselingPharmacy Law ComplianceMedication Order VerificationEPIC Electronic ChartingDrug Therapy Resolution
Job description
Location Address
1202
Highway 60
Socorro,
NM 87801-3914
Compensation
Pay
Range: Minimum Offer $49.76 Maximum Offer $77.92
Summary: Interprets and evaluates medication orders. Prepares and dispenses medications to patients and staff. Schedule & Coverage
Pharmacy
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Required
Scheduled
Shifts: Friday through Sunday
Call
Requirement:
Two nights per week (example: Friday and Saturday nights)
Weekend
Coverage: The pharmacist functions as the sole pharmacist on duty during weekend operations How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Type of
Opportunity:
Part time
FTE: 0.60
Job
Exempt:
No
Work
Shift: Weekend
Schedule
Friday-Sunday (United
States of
America)
Responsibilities: The Pharmacist will provide pharmacist coverage for a critical access inpatient pharmacy operation. This position requires a high level of independence, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to effectively manage workflow in a solo coverage environment. Verification of medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness. Review of medication profiles. Assists in the resolution of drug therapy problems. Participation in medical and multidisciplinary rounds. Perceive and evaluate the medication information needs of patients and families, health care professionals, and other personnel. Use a systematic approach to address medication information needs by effectively searching, retrieving, and evaluating the literature and appropriately communicating and applying the information to the patient care situation. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, QA program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Compounds, packages, labels and dispenses medications. Maintains proper inventory control and storage including the secure storage of controlled substances and inventory records. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services and workshops. Oversees the activities of technicians, interns and students. Participates in training pharmacists, technicians, students and residents. Participates in education programs for pharmacy staff, attends meetings as required and participates on committees as needed. Consults with and advises healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost effective utilization of drugs. Where appropriate, documents clinical activities. Responsible for adherence to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled substances. Performs dispensing and compounding functions utilizing automated technology.
Benefits
Wellness program
Scholarship opportunities
Malpractice liability insurance
Differentials for night/weekend shifts
Educational and career development options
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
Free on-site and community-based gyms
Nutrition coaching and classes
Mindfulness and meditation resources
Wellness challenges
Staff Safety wearable badges
Differentials for higher education and certifications
Performs other functions as required
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Pharmacy. New Mexico Board of Pharmacy License required. Less than one year experience in pharmacy practice. Has acquired the necessary practice skills in order to appropriately evaluate medication orders. Skills acquired through experience or self-study. Comfortable working independently in a solo coverage setting. Demonstrate strong organizational and clinical skills. Can effectively prioritize workflow and patient care responsibilities. Have experience in hospital/inpatient pharmacy practice preferred. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. Connect with the Presbyterian Recruiting Team! FIRST, we want to make sure you’re in the right place. To provide you with the most accurate job recommendations and updates, please choose the appropriate
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