Dallas, Texas
The ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas is the No. 1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas. Visitors are exposed to a city that models its slogan, “Live large. Think big.™” Its pioneering spirit is alive and well, and the philanthropic contributions from its many residents continue to enrich the community and quality of life.
Population: 1,197,816 (Source: U.S. Census 2010 estimate)
Average commute to work: 25 minutes (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
Average home price: $129,800 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
Texas pharmacist average income: $111,420 (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Average temperatures: Average low of 45°F from October to March, average high of 89°F from April to September (Source: Weather.com).
Fun fact: The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas
Attractions: Zero Gravity Dallas, SpeedZone Dallas, Shenaniganz, 300 Dallas, Meadows Museum, Swiss Avenue Historic District, Wilson Block Walking Tour, The Sixth Floor Museum, Fair Park, Texas Theatre.
Restaurants: Abacus, YO Steakhouse, Parigi, Village Marquee, Bonnell’s, Tei-An, The French Room, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Bijoux Restaurant, Nana Restaurant, Torchy’s Tacos.
Where We Work
Texas Health Dallas
Size: 898 beds.
Service area: Texas Health has locations all over the state.
Number of employees: over 1,200 physicians.
Job opportunity: Pharmacist- PRN
Shift/hours: Alternating morning and evening shifts, and rotating weekend schedule.
Experience: Preferred: 3 years relevant experience
Education: B.S., Pharmacy. Preferred: PharmD. Active, status, Licensed pharmacist with the Texas State Board to practice pharmacy in Texas.
Summary:
Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapy for patients by reviewing medication orders for potential medication related problems and following policies and protocols. Intervenes as appropriate. Medication-related problems include: appropriateness of drug, dose, route, frequency, duration; minimizes therapeutic duplication; identifies/prevents drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, or drug-disease interactions.
Provides accurate and adequate drug information to other multi-disciplinary team members and drug educational information to patients and their families.
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