Advanced Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in San Antonio, Texas. You will lead clinical services, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and ensure accurate documentation of clinical activities.

The candidate must possess a PharmD or B.Sc. in Pharmacy, with experience in hospital pharmacy settings. We offer comprehensive benefits, education support, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Minimum of 1 year hospital clinical pharmacy experience or 2 years general hospital pharmacy experience.
• Current registered pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Interpret orders and transcribe or verify them into the pharmacy computer system.
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications and interactions.
• Provide clinical consultation to practitioners.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy experience

Pharmaceutical compounding

Drug utilization review

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, you will demonstrate proficiency in all pharmacist functions by attending and actively participating in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds, completing drug utilization review to promote rational drug therapy, leading and developing clinical services, mentoring and educating staff to ensure accurate and appropriate documentation of clinical activities. You will conduct drug regimen reviews and respond to specific polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic and medication/MAR reconciliation consults. You will recommend and monitor drug therapy as assigned by the medical staff. Utilize your expertise to train, mentor and supervise PharmD candidates, pharmacy residents, and technicians. Train and participate in facility-wide committees and training programs.

What you will do in this role:

• As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, you will interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
• You will accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
• You will comply with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
• You will monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug‑drug interactions, drug‑food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• You will provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. You will suggest appropriate, cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• You will sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange and promote rational drug therapy selection
• You will attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds.
• You will support the hospital formulary decision process by working with medical staff to promote rational drug therapy and make improvements identified by drug utilization evaluations.
• You will provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
• You will actively participate in pharmacy clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.

What qualifications you will need:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

One of the following is required:

• Minimum of 1 year of hospital clinical pharmacy experience or at least 2 years of general hospital pharmacy experience required; preferably within area of focus.
• Completion of hospital PGY1 / pharmacy general practice residency or fellowship
• BCPS certification or other Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) certification
• Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Licensed pharmacist in another state: Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.