Job Description

Responsibilities

Interprets orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system

Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals

Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements

Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose

Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed

Sustains the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promoting rational drug therapy selection

Supports participation in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds (may need to attend)

Identifies, designs, and analyzes drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and determines action plan based on results

Provides accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients

Develops, manages and mentors pharmacy clinical programs such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing, and other programs as determined appropriate based on patient population and literature guidelines

Develops, manages and mentors for the antimicrobial management program (AMP)

Qualifications :

Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy - Required

Active Pharmacy Consultant license, or meet equivalent Texas requirements for a Pharmacy - Required

Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy - Preferred

Min 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience required; within the area of focus -NO RETAIL EXPERIENCE 

Completion of hospital PGY2/ pharmacy specialty residency or fellowship - Preferred instead of ACU

Specialty BCPS certification - Preferred

Other certification (e.g. FCCP, FASHP) Preferred Hospital Pharmacy Management experience - Preferred

ACLS certification preferred

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

FullRelocation Assistance Available - Possible for the ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Business Travel: None

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