Clinical Pharmacist

Full-Time Days

$5000 Sign-on bonus 

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for maintaining pharmaceutical dispensing
functions, including clinical review functions, in accordance with all legal and
regulatory requirements. Provides pharmaceutical care and products to all
neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including inpatients
and outpatients. Completes established competencies for the position within
designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

* Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to
computerized patient mediation profiles. Maintains patient medication
profiles.
* Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy and
parenteral nutrition products 
* Dispenses controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records 
* Maintains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing
therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational drug therapy
selection.
* Provides direction to pharmacy personnel and ensures effective operation of
the pharmacy department. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy
technicians, interns and residents.
* Complies with standards or rules and regulations of regulatory agencies: TJC,
TX State Board of Pharmacy, TX Department of Health, OSHA, DEA, TX Department
of Public Safety, EEOC / TEC.
* Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients
according to established policies, procedures and protocols
* Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication
occurrences.
* Utilizes formulary initiatives and clinical review to provide adequate pain
management for the patient.
* Utilizes principles of drug dosing in the pediatric and neonatal patient to
provide medications to patients in correct doses and formulations
* Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions,
drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
* Adjusts dosages or choice of medications based on decreased renal clearances
in the elderly or other patients with compromised renal function.
* Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per BHS
protocol
* Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic
appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
* Reads extracts and interprets information in patient charts.
* Provides clinical consultations and clarification to practitioners. Suggests
appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff.
* Provides drug information to the professional staff, patients and families.
* Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education,
and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs.
* Follows up with other staff as a team to complete unresolved interventions.
* Performs initial screening of order entry to provide information to perform
interventions and documents all clinical activities and interventions
* Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
* Maintains safe environment
* Addresses patient population-specific needs
* Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited College of Pharmacy 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Hospital Internship Rotation 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Hospital experience 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State Board of
Pharmacy License 

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: IV Admixture Certification

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Westover Hills Baptist Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional
patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our
team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part
of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of
our patients.

At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our
dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we
provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our
community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six
full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated
pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and
rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory
services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the
Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people
achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join
our team!