Staff Pharmacist - Mids
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Staff Pharmacist position is
responsible for providing day-to-day comprehensive,
patient-oriented, pharmacy services in any or all areas of the
department which includes processing orders, therapy review, and
education to patients and other members of the direct patient care
team. This position collaborates with other health care
professionals to manage patients' drug therapies for effectiveness
and overall safety. The Staff Pharmacist position contributes to
the fulfillment of the department's mission by collaborating to
provide innovative, personalized, cost-effective pharmaceutical
care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety. This position is
also responsible for the oversight of pharmacy technicians and
students and may serve as a preceptor, ensuring the accurate and
timely delivery of pharmaceuticals. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic,
team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve
optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the
patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent
patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Guides
and mentors pharmacy technicians and students to help build
confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. In the absence of
Senior Staff Pharmacists or other higher level, serves as a
coordinator for the shift overseeing and leading activities of
technicians and other support staff. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying
appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patient's
diagnosis, allergies, height and weight. Monitors workload
fluctuations and work output of pharmacy technician(s), adjusting
assignments as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely delivery
of medications to patient care areas. Conducts proactive drug
therapy reviews and monitoring, providing drug information, patient
counseling, and management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols,
collaborating with other health care staff for problem resolution
for the achievement of patient-specific goals. QUALITY/SAFETY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborates with other health care
professionals to manage patient's drug therapy for effectiveness,
side effects, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, drug
interactions, and incompatibilities following guidelines for
formulary management and clinical intervention tools in the
achievement of patient specific goals. Documents patient care
activities and patient outcomes as impacted by pharmaceutical care
and clinical interventions. Participates in department quality
management activities, i.e. medication use evaluations, adverse
drug reactions and medication error reporting, clinical
interventions, medication center reviews, and inventory management
documentation and reporting. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages
inventory to minimize waste and expired drugs in the work area as
well as uses one's resources effectively and efficiently.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in inter- and intra-departmental activities including
in-services, article publication/presentation, preceptorship, and
additional training. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond
baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a
Staff Pharmacist. 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 Graduate of education program approved by the
credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section WORK
EXPERIENCE No experience needed; some experience applicable to the
specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly
preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED PHRM - Pharmacist
- State Licensure Texas Pharmacist license or eligible for Texas
Pharmacist license within 90 days AND PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor
Cert - State Licensure within 15 months AND NRP - Neonatal
Resuscitation For pharmacists regularly assigned to respond to Code
Blue events within 90 days AND IV Certification - Intravenous
certification (ACPE) If applicable to primary work assignment
within 90 days AND BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and
competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job,
determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and
performance evaluations 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 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
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 Knowledge and skills in
comprehensive pharmacy services including unit-dose drug
distribution, intravenous admixture preparation, nutrition support
services, and target drug monitoring Demonstrates the knowledge of
basic principles regarding rational drug therapy, including but not
limited to, professional and technical competence in the selection,
evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug
information and apply these to all patient groups, neonate to
geriatric Computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office and
EMR software SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No
Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below. On Call No TRAVEL Travel specifications may
vary by department May require travel within the Houston
Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist Cypress
Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be
Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most
advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100
beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the
heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will
be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented
during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication
with physicians, staff and families the very best and most
effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital
won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and
specialties opening in 2024. 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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