Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas is recruiting a Staff Pharmacist to join its inpatient pharmacy team at a hospital with deep roots in the Rio Grande Valley community dating to the early 1920s. This role carries broad clinical scope — from high-risk IV verification and renal dose adjustment to collaborative practice protocols covering anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin, and aminoglycoside management. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates, and the position offers a full acute-care pharmacy practice within a mission-driven, faith-based health system serving one of Texas's most distinct regional populations.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support through continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-scope inpatient pharmacy practice including order verification, medication profile review, and clinical intervention documentation
- Clinical review responsibilities encompass duplicate therapy screening, drug–drug and drug–food interaction checks, allergy review, dosing appropriateness, and frequency verification
- High-risk IV checking, renal dose adjustment, IV-to-PO conversions, and black box warning interventions are core daily functions
- Collaborative practice management under facility-approved protocols: anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin, and aminoglycoside consults
- Medication reconciliation support and clarification of unsafe or unclear drug therapy orders
- Direct advisory role to physicians on medication utilization and drug information
- Supervisory oversight of pharmacy technicians and support personnel in preparation, dispensing, and maintenance processes
- Patient education on medication use; participation in training of physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and students
- Regulatory compliance responsibilities including nursing unit inspections and adherence to Federal, State, and Joint Commission standards
- Collaborative relationships with medical and nursing staff across the acute care campus
Qualifications
- Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy required
- Active Texas Pharmacy license required (or eligibility to obtain)
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required for positions with direct patient care responsibilities
- Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
- Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP), or equivalent board certification preferred
About the Community
Harlingen sits in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas — a region known for its warm climate, affordable cost of living, and proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast and the international culture of the U.S.–Mexico border. The city offers easy access to South Padre Island beaches, the birding and ecotourism corridors of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and the vibrant binational culture of the broader region. Harlingen's low housing costs and family-friendly environment make it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking a high quality of life without the expense of a major metropolitan area, while still being within driving distance of Corpus Christi and the broader South Texas coast.