7on/7off Overnight Staff Pharmacist - Houston

About M Chest Pharmacy

M Chest Pharmacy was founded in 1990 and has grown tremendously over the last 35 years. M Chest has become a leader in Long Term Care pharmaceutical services throughout the state. We provide pharmaceutical needs to assisted senior living (AL), skilled nursing facilities (SNF), long term care facilities, and other institutional care settings across Texas. We focus on excellent service to our customers, so they can focus on their patients and residents. Our employees that thrive in a fast pace, customer focused operation are the key to our success Find out more about our vision and values by visiting our website, www.mchest.com, or connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and twitter!

Overnight Staff Pharmacist – Houston TX

Our Staff Pharmacists provide quality pharmaceutical services to long-term-care and institutionalized residents, under the direction and supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC). This position participates in and oversees workflow for the dispensing of medication in accordance with all state and federal regulations in addition to M Chest Pharmacy policy. Staff Pharmacists aim to ensure that medications provided to residents are safe, accurate and available in a timely manner.

Schedule:

This position follows a 7-on/7-off schedule. The Staff Pharmacist will work seven consecutive days, Monday through Sunday, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, followed by seven consecutive days off.

** Eligible for shift differential pay for qualifying hours.

Specifically, you will be asked to:

• Performs and/or oversees the completion of all routine and tasks, including but not limited to : • Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, route of administration, potential drug interactions, and special geriatric considerations, warnings/precautions associated with prescribed medication, potential adverse reactions, and stability. • Procures and maintains all required documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations, as well as M CHEST policy. • Ensures accuracy of filled medications. • Conduct audits of automated dispensing machines to ensure accuracy of filled medications. • Provides Clinical expertise by responding professionally to medication related questions. • Assists the PIC with instructing, directing and overseeing pharmacy technicians and staff. • Follows current guidelines for preparing all compounds, including I.V. therapy. • Understand and follow M CHEST Policy and Procedures. • Be able to work the 7 on and 7 off shift that includes nights and weekends. This position may require work outside regular scheduled hours dependent on pharmacy needs. • Accepts ownership and accountability for the successful completion of assigned functions and achievement of goals. • Strives for compliance by all staff with internal controls and state and federal regulations. • Participates in the development and successful implementation of plan(s) of improvement as indicated, recommended and/or required by Supervisor, Manager, or any other home office or regulatory compliance consultant. Communicates progress toward goals and ongoing obstacles to supervisor and company management team, verbally and/or in writing or as dictated.