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Job Summary and Responsibilities
nAs our Clinical Pharmacist Specialist , you will be a recognized expert and leader in pharmaceutical care, driving optimal medication outcomes and promoting safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy for complex patient populations.
nEvery day you will provide advanced clinical pharmacy services, including comprehensive medication management, pharmacokinetic dosing, adverse drug reaction monitoring, and drug information to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
nTo be successful in this role, you must possess advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making skills, exemplary communication and leadership abilities, and a steadfast commitment to optimizing patient pharmacotherapy and ensuring medication safety.
n85% or more time is spent:
nnnPerforms all duties of a registered staff pharmacist working online/staffing
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nnExempt status for the Specialist is the default, unless defined by contract or Region standard
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n nnnPromotes long and short-range planning to respond and integrate within the market, Region, and systems.
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nnWorks collaboratively with pharmacy peers to standardize clinical pharmacy systems when appropriate
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nnWorks, as directed by facility pharmacy leadership, on developing, coaching and mentoring pharmacy staff to maximize their scope of practice in the provision of clinical pharmacy services and scholarly activities across the continuum of care.
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nnEducates the medical staff regarding cost-effective, quality pharmaceutical care based on evidence based medicine and best practices.
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nnParticipates in assigned committees relevant to their knowledge, experience and practice area
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nnAssures that clinical pharmacy initiatives are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
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nnPrecepts Pharmacy Interns and Pharmacy Residents
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nnFunctions as a clinical pharmacist (centralized/ decentralized staffing)
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nnThis position may serve as the Residency Program Director as applicable.
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n nClinical Pharmacist Functions
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 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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nnResponsible for technician activities, performance, provides direction and guidance as needed.
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nnParticipates in the orientation, instruction and training of pharmacy students and interns, pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists and other health professionals.
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nnPerforms duties in documented accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies.
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nnCompleting mandatory education from a system and department level is appropriate.
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nnProvides patient counseling and drug information and documentation as appropriate.
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n nJob Requirements
nRequired
nnnBachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
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nnResidency completion or three (3) years of clinical experience
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nnActive Texas Pharmacist License in good standing
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nnBoard Certification (e.g. BCCP, BCPS) required within 3 years of hire
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nnBLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association
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nnACLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association
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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$61.74 - $91.84 /hour
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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