Pharmacist

Job Title

Pharmacist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today’s discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.  To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/  

What we want

The staff pharmacist is responsible for the supervision and management of the Small Animal Pharmacy and the pharmacy services provided primarily to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Small Animal Clinic. Services are also provided to other College of Veterinary Medicine and University departments. The staff pharmacist will assume responsibility for the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Large Animal Clinic in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy. The staff pharmacist s duties are classified under three primary functions: pharmacy management/supervision, clinical services, and teaching.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements or Other Factors: Moderate moving required. May be required to cover or take emergency call, on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

Required Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Two years of related experience in pharmacy.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Eligibility for licensure in Texas

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong supervisory, management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Pharmacist in Texas. Pharmacist Preceptor Certificate.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interest in teaching and in clinical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Services: Provides products and services for the Veterinary Teaching Hospitals and Clinics. Determines the product inventory maintained in the pharmacy. Manages this inventory by providing: inventory audits, storage, security, monitoring, emergency orders, product rotation, expiration date control, new product additions, obsolete product deletions, controlled substance accountability, and quality control. Manages the distribution of pharmacy products in an orderly, efficient, safe, and accurate manner. Oversees and participates in the filling of prescriptions and hospital supply requests, as well as labeling and compounding of pharmacy products. Establishes quality control procedures that ensure the accuracy of all prescriptions leaving the pharmacy. Encourages and participates in regular and open communications with faculty, staff, and students. Maintains a visible and active presence in the pharmacy. Provides drug information and product information. Works with outside pharmacies to transfer prescriptions, information, and refill requests to provide continuity of patient care.

• Pharmacy Management/Supervision: Supervises Pharmacy Technicians in the Small Animal Pharmacy. Interviews, trains, schedules, evaluates performance, motivates, and leads pharmacy support staff. Maintains contact with outside agencies that impact pharmacy operations. Adheres to guidelines, rules, and regulations mandated by State and Federal regulatory agencies. Periodically reviews operations and recommends modifications and new services as needed. Performs other pharmacy-related duties as directed by the Pharmacy Director.

• Teaching: Assists with teaching programs as encouraged. Possible related activities include one-on-one interactions with students, regular attendance at clinical rounds, and instruction on prescription writing, drug regulations, drug interactions, dispensing, and compounding. Actively maintains professional competency by attending and participating in continuing education programs. Is an active member of the Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists and other professional organizations. Participates in clinical research as time and interest permit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.