Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the health system; monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate and Works relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed.

1. Reviews, interprets, and evaluates all medication orders for patients in all age groups

2. Maintains patient medication profiles and medication administration records in an automated pharmacy information system

3. Consults with and advises medical, nursing, and other healthcare providers regarding the prescribing, dispensing, or administration of pharmaceuticals

4. Routinely monitors the patient’s total drug therapy for effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities

5. Participates actively in cardiopulmonary emergencies.

6. Conducts assigned target drug monitoring programs and concurrent drug use evaluation activities as required

7. Performs and documents Pharmacist Intervention activities such as recommendations on drug product selection, dosage adjustments, and appropriate drug therapy

8. Obtains medication histories on selected patients and communicates pertinent information to the appropriate healthcare provider

9. Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers as necessary

Required Education and Experience

*Registered Pharmacist with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing‐(RPH)
*Aseptic Technique – Complete an ACPE approved 20 hour sterile products course within 90 days of hire