Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

nAs our Clinical Pharmacist , you'll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.

nEvery day, you'll build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue. We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check. That's you. You'll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion.

nTo excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.

nnnDemonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.

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nnInterprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.

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nnVerifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.

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nnCommunicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.

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nnAchieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.

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nnMaintains a working knowledge of automated systems

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n nJob Requirements

nRequired

nnnBachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, upon hire

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nnRegistered Pharmacist with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing-(RPH), upon hire

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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association, upon hire

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n nWhere You'll Work

nBaylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

nPay Range

n$68.00 - $68.00 /hour

nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

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