Pharmacist
St. David's HealthCare · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Austin, TX
Job highlights
- Ensure high-quality patient pharmaceutical care.
- Manage medication therapy and monitor drug regimens.
- Dispense and compound pharmaceuticals accurately.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers on drug therapy.
- Contribute to hospital formulary and clinical services.
About the role
Pharmacist Opening at St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for our Pharmacist opening with St. David's North Austin Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
Benefits at St. David's North Austin Medical Center
St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copay for many services, including prescription drugs and behavioral health.
- Free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans.
- Insurance options for auto and home, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
- Moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking a Pharmacist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high-quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. You will interact with patients and healthcare providers as appropriate to define compliance with current standards of practice, as well as assure continuity of services to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective pharmaceutical care.
- Interpret medication orders and transcribe to the computer system.
- Accurately and effectively provide medication therapy.
- Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
- Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
- Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff.
- Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
- Assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing, and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.
- Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Previous hospital experience - preferred.
- Current Pharmacist license with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
- Sterile Products (IV) Certification through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
About St. David's North Austin Medical Center
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with more than 360 beds. The facility is home to St. David’s Children’s Hospital, St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Additional services offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities, and healthcare. Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow." - Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
Apply Today
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing; apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Key skills/competency
- Pharmacist
- Patient Care
- Medication Therapy Management
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Drug Interactions
- Formulary Management
- Clinical Services
- Medication Errors
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Pharmacy Leadership
Skills & topics
- Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Technician
- Drug Therapy
- Medication Management
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Technician
- Texas Pharmacy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight pharmacy experience and sterile products certification.
- Emphasize patient care: Showcase your commitment to compassionate and efficient patient care.
- Address qualifications: Clearly list your PharmD, Texas Pharmacist license, and hospital experience.
- Showcase clinical skills: Detail experience with drug interactions, formulary management, and clinical services.
- Apply promptly: Submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Pharmacist at St. David's North Austin Medical Center?
- As a Pharmacist at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, your primary responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating pharmaceutical use for patient care, interpreting medication orders, compounding and dispensing medications, managing drug therapy regimens, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective pharmaceutical services.
- What qualifications are required for the Pharmacist position at St. David's North Austin Medical Center?
- To be considered for the Pharmacist position, you will need a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Previous hospital experience is preferred, and you must hold a current Pharmacist license with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) and possess Sterile Products (IV) Certification through ACPE.
- What benefits does St. David's North Austin Medical Center offer its colleagues?
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center provides a comprehensive total rewards package. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug and behavioral health benefits, telemedicine, AirMed medical transportation, 401(k) with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, family support benefits, and extensive resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- How does St. David's HealthCare contribute to the community?
- St. David's HealthCare, through HCA Healthcare, demonstrates a strong commitment to community well-being. HCA Healthcare has been recognized for ethical practices and has invested significantly in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses, totaling an estimated $3.7 billion in recent years.
- What is the work environment like for a Pharmacist at St. David's North Austin Medical Center?
- The work environment is team-oriented, focusing on delivering respectful, compassionate care. Colleagues are valued, and there's a strong emphasis on supporting each other to achieve high-quality patient outcomes. It's an organization that recognizes the intrinsic worth of each individual.
- How can I increase my chances of getting an interview for the Pharmacist role?
- To increase your chances, ensure your resume clearly details your PharmD, Texas Pharmacist license, and any hospital experience. Highlighting your sterile products certification and any clinical services experience will be beneficial. Applying promptly after the job is posted is also recommended.