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Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our team. The Pharmacist interprets and evaluates orders and prepares/dispenses medications to patients and staff while monitoring the safety and efficacy of the prescribed drugs. The Pharmacist must have excellent communication skills since they often work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the right medication and dosage for their medical conditions.

This role supports the critical care/emergency department. In collaboration with healthcare teams, optimize drug therapy, and provide expert guidance in emergency situations, playing a key role in life-saving care.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: Days

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department 
• EPIC electronic charting system

We’re determined to reward you with more than a paycheck.  

 Your work is just one part of your life. When you work for Presbyterian, you get to work in any number of vibrant communities in New Mexico. Presbyterian is nationally recognized for our people, facilities and dedication to our patients. New Mexico is widely recognized for our rich culture and natural beauty. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Education specialization: Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist 
• Licensed New Grads are welcome to apply.
• Responsible for on-call, weekend, night, and/or holiday coverage as required on a rotating basis.
• Less than one year experience in pharmacy practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medications.
• Advises patients and families on the use of medications including dosage, side effects, and composition.
• Maintains professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.
• Monitors medication use for appropriateness.
• Oversees the activities of technicians, interns, and students.
• Participates in education programs for pharmacy staff, attends meetings as required, and participates on committees as needed.
• Participates in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
• Consults with and advises healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost-effective utilization of drugs.
• Performs other functions as required.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

As a not-for-profit healthcare facility, Presbyterian Healthcare Services is dedicated to the care of its patients and community. Located in the heart of Albuquerque, Presbyterian Hospital offers a wide range of specialized care, including heart health, women’s health, children’s health, and neuroscience care. Presbyterian’s purpose is to improve the health of the patients, members, and communities we serve. As the needs of our community continue to evolve, we’ve increased access to care with the opening of a new 11-story patient care tower. Once remodels to existing buildings are complete, Presbyterian Hospital will have a 600 private room capacity – the largest in New Mexico.

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