Pharmacy TechnicianDoctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.Job Summary: Process orders for parenteral and enteral medications, and other pharmaceuticals as needed for optimal patient care according to standards and practices for patients in all age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Promote safe, cost-effective, rational drug use and provides expert pharmaceutical information to other health colleagues.
Supports the mission and core values of the company through responsible and effective work performance.Benefit Highlights:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation & paid time offExcellent benefit packages401(K) with company match and discounted stock planTuition reimbursementCareer development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU coursesQualifications:Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Pharmacy. Pharm D preferred. Five (5) years progressively responsible experience performing pharmacy functions in an acute care setting.
Ability to serve as a lead worker to subordinate personnel. ACLS certification must be obtained within one year of hire. Continued employment is contingent on successfully maintaining current required certification(s) and/or license(s).Annual requirements:Demonstrating knowledge and competency of USP 797 core skillsKnowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of clinical pharmacy including drug therapy monitoring, drug information, drug utilization review, pharmacokinetics, nutritional support, adverse drug reaction monitoring and cardiopulmonary arrestSkill in prescribing trends, new drugs and developmentsAbility to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staffAbility to maintain good planning and organizational skillsAbility to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requestsAbility to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaintsAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writingParticipation in local, state and national pharmacy organizations to acquire/improve competencySome travel, to follow-up with corporate, financial, GPO, compliance and Pyxis issuesEEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.