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Job Summary and Responsibilities
nJob Summary / Purpose
nThe Solid Organ Transplant (Cardiothoracic) Clinical Pharmacist Specialist position is responsible for providing leadership and clinical pharmacy services, including the implementation of System, Region, and Facility Pharmacy Services initiatives. The incumbent will provide leadership in establishing and maintaining clinical pharmacy programs, mentor staff pharmacists to clinical pharmacy activities, educate pharmacy residents and students affiliated with the facility, provide clinical pharmacy support to one or more Service Lines, and collaborate with the facility Pharmacy leadership team in establishing action plans to support department initiatives at the campus level. Ensures that all actions taken and methods to produce the results outlined below incorporate and promote CSH's mission, vision, and values.
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 nEssential Key Job Responsibilities
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
nMinimum Qualifications:
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 - any incumbents would not be required to obtain board certification
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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 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke's Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke's also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.
nSt. Luke's Health , now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. Operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.
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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