Travel Hospital Pharmacist - Houston, TX

This 13-week travel assignment offers a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Staff Pharmacist in a well-established inpatient rehabilitation setting associated with a multi-hospital partnership. Providing patient-centered pharmaceutical care is paramount, along with maintaining a focus on patient and employee safety in a dynamic hospital environment.

Location: Houston, TX
Start Date: December 7
Shift: Days, with every 3rd weekend including 4 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday
Schedule Highlights:

• No on-call duties
• Must work either Thanksgiving or Christmas Day
• Signed contract required

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain adequate medication supplies and oversee procurement, inventory, and removal of medications, including expired and recalled drugs.
• Prepare, sterilize, label, and dispense all medications, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Ensure strict accountability for controlled substances and manage documentation and records accurately.
• Conduct inspections of pharmacy and patient care units, upholding cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Participate in pharmacy staff education, orientation, and continuous quality improvement programs.
• Monitor patient drug therapy for safety, efficacy, and potential interactions, providing clinical consultation as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support formulary management and medication use review activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, adhering to policies on safe patient and materials handling, infection control, and workplace hazard reporting.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Licensed Pharmacist with current state licensure and credentials suitable for hospital settings.
• Proficient in sterile and non-sterile compounding, drug dispensing, and pharmacy inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Experience in inpatient or rehabilitation hospital pharmacy practice preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide patient medication education.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in healthcare delivery.

Select Medical emphasizes safety and continuous improvement, making this an ideal role for pharmacists dedicated to excellence in patient care within a supportive environment. This position is perfect for those open to travel opportunities with competitive hours and a dynamic clinical environment.

Apply now to advance your pharmacy career in this impactful hospital role.