South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is dedicated in exceeding expectations through building relationships with patients, physicians, staff and community. Come join an amazing team of leaders who will challenge and inspire you. Our mission is to make our patients feel like family by going over and beyond and providing exceptional care. We encourage our hospital to empower others, build one another up and continue to grow! We are currently seeking like-minded employees to provide exceptional and quality care to our patients. We want you to help be the face of our hospital as we are proud to provide extraordinary quality care.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist Director, the Pharmacist is registered with the Texas Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist. The pharmacy staff provide medication and other health care products to patients. The Pharmacist 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 at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital (STSSH) and OPC. The Pharmacist Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies, when appropriate, and works with medical staff to find alternatives when needed, to ensure the best care possible is being given.
Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and facility information and adhering to the HIPAA policy. Reports, in good faith, any known or suspected activity that appears to violate laws, rules, regulations or the SP Code of Conduct. Fulfills annual continuing education requirements.
Personal attributes include the ability to be self-directed; demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and receptiveness to change; seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed. Works under stress and in situations that demand patience, stamina, endurance, and tact while providing impeccable service. Fosters an attitude of teamwork and willingness to assist others and does not refuse to perform other job duties as requested. Sets priorities, responds timely to issues, which require a decision, and ensure desired results are achieved by means of consistent follow through.
Patient Population:
The patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is a minimum of 12 years and/or of adult stature. The OPC serves infants through geriatrics.
Essential Job Functions:
Service
People
Quality
Regulatory
Finance
Growth
TEAM MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS:
Performs effectively when one's success depends upon the performance and success of others. Functions
within a team and participates actively in meetings to produce results in a cooperative effort. Places shared
goals before one's own interests and builds relationships with others throughout the system. Derives a sense
of accomplishment from a team effort. Establishes action plans for self and others to ensure work is
completed efficiently. Practices active listening skills in one-to-one and group settings by paraphrasing and
acknowledging information. Displays patience to hear opposing viewpoints, asks probing questions to
increase understanding and conveys understanding to others. Exhibits managing up co-workers and directing
staff to their appropriate leader(s). Supports new strategies, programs and expectations publicly and always
demonstrates a unified alliance with all co-workers. Embraces new staff and peers with support and
understanding.
Physical Requirements:
Work is of medium demand. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well-lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team. Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility.