Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Full Time - Evenings - Emergency Medicine
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Pharmacy Clinical Specialist position is
responsible for performing advanced clinical pharmacy duties
enabling the delivery of optimal pharmacotherapy to patients and
facilitating safe, efficacious, and pharmacoeconomically rational
use of medications in the population(s) served. This involves daily
reactive and targeted proactive medication regimen reviews for
patients within the designated area(s) of responsibility or
populations served. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist supports the
delivery of pharmacy managed protocols, formulary processes and
medication reconciliation activities while providing education to
fellow pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff. Additional duties
include precepting pharmacy students and pharmacy residents on
clinical patient care rotations within areas of responsibility and
contributing to fulfilling the organization's mission to provide
innovative, personalized, cost-effective pharmaceutical care in a
culture dedicated to quality and safety.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are
essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 20%
SERVICE - 20%
QUALITY/SAFETY - 40%
FINANCE - 10%
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
o Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body
for the required credential(s) indicated below in the
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o Must have one of the following:
o Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year
one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience
(i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year)
required; ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or
fellowship preferred
o Three years of clinical practice experience
o Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor
within one year of employment
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
o Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist
License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
within 90 days of employment
o American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS) certification within 90 days of employment for pharmacists
regularly assigned to respond to code blue events (See manager for
details and tracking certification information)
o American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
within 90 days of employment for pharmacists regularly assigned to
respond to code blue events (See manager for details and tracking
certification information)
o Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification and training
within 90 days of employment as determined by entity need (See
manager for details and tracking certification information)
o Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days of
employment
o Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique (SCAT) and horizontal
and/or vertical use Certification within 90 days of employment (*If
verifying and/or preparing any sterile product- See manager for
details and tracking certification information)
o Houston Methodist Hospital Research Institute Certificate within
90 days of employment (See manager for details and tracking
information)
o Board of Pharmacy Specialist (BPS) Certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
o Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
o Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
o Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills
with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of
excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians
and co-workers; capable of assuming responsibility for coordinating
the activities of a major pharmacy service area
o Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the
selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and
drug information and applies these to all patient groups, neonate
to geriatric
o Operates at a proficient level with regards to one's application
of the principles of rational drug therapy including but not
limited to: application of current evidence-based guidelines, novel
and innovative clinical practices
o Knowledge of operational pharmacy practice and demonstrated
record of experience providing fundamental clinical pharmacy
services and demonstrated experience with direct patient care
activities and interactions with nursing and medical staff
members
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SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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Work Attire Yes/No
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional Yes
Other (dept approved) No
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On-Call* Yes, as required by entity/department for operational
need
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*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of
selection above.
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Travel**
May require travel within Yes
Houston Metropolitan area
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May require travel outside Yes
of Houston Metropolitan area
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**Travel specifications may vary by department.
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Please note any other special considerations to this job: Rotating
evening and weekends may be required. All pharmacy staff are
required to be trained on the risks and safe handling of hazardous
drugs; and confirm in writing an understanding of the potential
reproductive risks associated with handling hazardous drugs.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World
Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of
America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital
located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of
Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest
nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical
research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston
Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's
leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New
York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations
with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With
948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400
employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for
thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of
women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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