PHARMACIST - PRN
UHS
Summary
Compounds and dispenses medication pursuant to physician orders; monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of drug, dose, route and duration of therapy; and screens for drug interactions, compatibilities and contraindications. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.
Job description
Position Summary
Compounds and dispenses medication pursuant to physician orders; monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of drug, dose, route and duration of therapy; and screens for drug interactions, compatibilities and contraindications. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.
Qualifications
- Per licensure requirements.
- For third shift, one year experience in hospital pharmacy is required.
- For all other shifts, previous hospital experience is highly desirable.
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
- Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests, communicate effectively, and work independently.
- Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- For third shift, one year experience in hospital pharmacy is required
- Previous hospital experience is highly desirable
- Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests
- Communicate effectively
- Work independently
- Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.