Clinical Pharmacist

BSA Health System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BSA Health System in Amarillo, TX seeks a Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist for variable shift, PRN coverage. The role focuses on safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care, drug information, and oversight of technicians and students.

The ideal candidate has a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with ACPE accreditation, active licensure, and strong clinical and collaboration skills for emergency and routine pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with strong clinical care skills and teamwork.
• Excellent communication with healthcare staff and patients.
• Ability to supervise pharmacy technicians and students.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes patient care by providing appropriate, safe, and cost effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, IV admixture program, and providing drug information.
• Works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Operations Manager and will oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.
• Interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently in the pharmacy computer system.
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
• Effectively and proactively interact with medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and other approved formulary protocols and/or guardrails.
• Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively.
• Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure and identify areas for improved efficiency.
• Must serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents.
• Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures, and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate controlled substance records.
• Make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.
• Participate in the management of medical emergencies as appropriate, including, but not limited to Code Blue.
• Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Precepting

Medication safety

Code Blue response

Education

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

ACPE-accredited program

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist in Amarillo, TX.

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Explore Career Pathways for Pharmacy Professionals:

Responsibilities

• Optimizes patient care by providing appropriate, safe, and cost effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, IV admixture program, and providing drug information.
• Works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Operations Manager and will oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.
• Interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently in the pharmacy computer system.
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
• Effectively and proactively interact with medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and other approved formulary protocols and/or guardrails.
• Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively.
• Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure and identify areas for improved efficiency.
• Must serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents.
• Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures, and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate controlled substance records.
• Make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.
• Participate in the management of medical emergencies as appropriate, including, but not limited to Code Blue.
• Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy .
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy .
• Other applicable state requirements – i.e., sterile compounding, etc .
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ALS/ ACLS certification (BLS required within 90 days of hire; ALS/ACLS required for attending Code Blue) .

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy .
• 1 year inpatient hospital pharmacy experience .