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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, The Woodlands

Employer
Memorial Hermann
Location
The Woodlands, Texas
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Closing date
Nov 20, 2022

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Position Type
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty Area
Critical Care
Work Setting
Health System

At Memorial Hermann, we’re about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Position develops, implements, and monitors clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care with an additional focus on decreasing cost; provides clinical services to patients and professional staff; interacts with medical staff on drug utilization and cost containment. May be asked to assist in supervising the activities of all department employees in consultation with the department Director and/or Pharmacy Manager.

Job Description

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands seeks a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Critical Care. Position will focus on our Medical/Surgical ICU and Trauma Services.

Schedule: M-F, no weekends. Rotating On-Call schedule

Must have PGY1 and PGY2 to be considered for this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience or clinically oriented Master of Science degree accepted or Doctorate of Pharmacy degree; Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Licensure in State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program if appropriate

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

  • Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices
  • Familiarity with health care reimbursement environment
  • Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Develops and maintains a communication system which assures effective flow of information to and from staff.
  • Serves as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers.
  • Seeks and recommends potential opportunities for cost containment.
  • Seeks new ways of improving clinical pharmacy services. Works with others to continually identify areas for improvement.
  • Effectively plans and manages resources for continuity of care between the patient care area, Pharmacy and other settings.
  • Participates in orientation and continuing education programs. Serves as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses.
  • Assists with clinical research designed to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens.
  • Works to develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication use-based performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs and cost containment programs.
  • Develops and implements utilization reviews targeted for expensive, potentially harmful or improperly used drugs.
  • Provides direction and guidance for development and review of clinical pharmacy educational services. Assists with implementation of educational programs for physicians and nursing staff.
  • Oversees the clinical students/residency program.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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