The pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and dispensing inpatient medication orders while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Key duties include compounding IV medications, managing controlled substances, and serving as a Code Blue responder.
Inpatient Pharmacist Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) JBSA–Fort Sam Houston | San Antonio, TX Overview MDPerm is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist to support military healthcare operations at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas.
This government contractor position provides comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services to active duty service members, military families, retirees, and other eligible beneficiaries within one of the Department of Defense's premier Military Treatment Facilities.
The selected pharmacist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy, promote medication safety, and deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care in a fast-paced inpatient hospital setting.
Schedule & Work Hours Full-Time; 7 on 7 off schedule On-Site Position Rotating shifts as required by the Medical Treatment Facility Key Responsibilities Review, interpret, and verify inpatient medication orders for appropriate dosing, route, frequency, allergies, interactions, and therapeutic effectiveness.
Dispense medications in accordance with pharmacy standards, federal regulations, and Military Treatment Facility policies.
Prepare, compound, and verify intravenous medications and parenteral nutrition using advanced pharmaceutical calculations.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy.
Accurately prepare, package, label, and dispense medications, including controlled substances.
Perform inpatient medication distribution activities, including compounding, labeling, verification, and dispensing.
Maintain compliance with quality assurance standards, controlled substance security, and hazardous medication handling procedures.
Monitor medication safety and maintain accurate pharmacy documentation within the electronic health record.
Assist in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, pharmacists, and other healthcare personnel.
Participate as a designated Code Blue responder when assigned.
Education Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Licensure Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Pharmacist in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Experience Minimum one (1) year of inpatient pharmacy experience within the past two (2) years Certifications Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Additional Requirements U.S. Citizenship required. Must meet all government credentialing and security requirements for employment within a Military Treatment Facility.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Federal Holidays Medical, dental, vision and retirement plans are available Why Join This Team? Join a collaborative inpatient pharmacy team at Brooke Army Medical Center, one of the nation's leading military hospitals. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while supporting the health and readiness of military members and their families in a highly respected federal healthcare environment. MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, a current unrestricted U.S. pharmacist license, and BLS certification. A minimum of one year of inpatient pharmacy experience within the last two years and U.S. citizenship are required.
Market context
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