Clinical Pharmacist

CHI; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 73,453 - 109,271; Full time

Job summary

CHI is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Caldwell, Texas, responsible for safely prescribing and dispensing medications to ensure patient recovery. This role focuses on reviewing prescriptions and potential drug interactions while constantly seeking to improve patient care experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a Texas pharmacist license. Working at St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin offers a supportive environment with various health services provided to the community.

Qualifications

• Patient interaction to help prescribe and dispense medications.
• Verify and check medications prepared by pharmacy personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical services for all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Document clinical activities such as consults and patient teachings.
• Communicate drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Assist licensed provider in drug selection and therapeutic regimens.

Skills

Documentation of clinical activities

Medication order interpretation

Drug information communication

Basic knowledge of automated systems

Education

Bachelors Of Pharmacy or Doctor Of Pharmacy

Pharmacist: TX

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury. Every day, you’ll build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue. We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check. That’s you. You’ll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion. To excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.

• Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
• Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
• Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
• Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
• Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Of Pharmacy or Doctor Of Pharmacy
• Pharmacist: TX
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Where You’ll Work

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin is a 279 bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. We’re the area’s first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, with board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full-spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off-campus rehab and outpatient facilities and services. In addition to its large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion and lab services.

Pay Range

$53.32 - $79.32 /hour