Pharmacist

Our client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Pharmacist for their Grants, NM location. Responsibilities:

• The Pharmacist is responsible for filling medication orders, monitoring patient drug therapies, and providing drug information to healthcare providers.

• This position oversees the routine operations of the pharmacy department and manages all clinical aspects of patient drug therapy.

• In the absence of the Pharmacy Director, the Pharmacist may be required to assume leadership responsibilities and perform the essential duties of the Director.

Medication Preparation & Dispensing

• Prepare, fill, label, and dispense drugs, parenteral medications, IV solutions, and drug containers accurately and safely.

• Ensure all medications issued to patient care areas meet legal and quality standards.

Clinical Pharmacy Services:

• Monitor patient drug therapies for safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness.

• Assess, interpret, and communicate age-specific criteria in medication therapy.

• Provide drug information and education to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

• Participate in clinical duties as required by Medical Staff, departmental policies, and drug protocols.

Departmental Operations:

• Maintain adequate drug supply and manage inventory.

• Maintain day-to-day records of Pharmacy Department transactions as required by law and policy.

• Supervise pharmacy technicians and other technical personnel.

• Participate in formulary management and Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) changes at the direction of the Pharmacy Director.

Emergency Response:

• Participate in Rapid Response Teams and Code Blue situations as required.

• Quality, Compliance & Professional Development

• Complete annual pharmacy competency evaluation using the Pharmacy Competency Checklist.

• Participate in approved continuing education programs to maintain and enhance professional skills.

• Understand and comply with the organization’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

• Report any observed or suspected unethical, illegal, or questionable conduct to the Compliance Coordinator.

• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all healthcare team members and departments.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.

• BS in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.

• Current, active license to practice pharmacy in the State of New Mexico (verified by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy).

• 1–2 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

• New graduates with strong clinical rotations may be considered.

• Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and age-specific medication considerations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication preparation and dispensing.

• Leadership and supervisory skills.

• Proficiency in pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technology.

• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

• Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits

• Referral Program

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities