Clinical Pharmacist

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to support patient care in a busy acute care setting. You will provide clinical pharmacy services, collaborate with physicians and staff, and contribute to medication safety and outcomes.

PharmD preferred with Texas license; 2 years hospital experience ideal. Strong communication, leadership and teaching skills, plus proficiency in Word, Excel and Access, are essential.

Qualifications

• PharmD preferred.
• Current Texas Pharmacist license.
• 2 yrs clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy/pharmaceutical care for hospital patients.
• Maintain current with clinical literature related to hospital patient populations.
• Maintain competency to provide pharmaceutical care to all ages and types of patients.
• Serve as pharmacy representative for weekly team conference meetings.
• Process automatic stop order forms.
• Monitor patients on anticoagulant and antibiotic therapy and make physician recommendations.
• Perform DUE as needed.
• Serve as member of P&T committee and present reports as needed.
• Oversee ADR program.
• Provide drug information to hospital staff, administration and physicians.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teaching

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Education

PharmD degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist today with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Clinical responsibilities:

• Provide clinical pharmacy/pharmaceutical care for hospital patients;
• Maintain current with clinical literature especially related to the hospital-specific patient populations;
• Maintain competency to provide pharmaceutical care to all ages and types of patients that may be maintained within this hospital;
• Serve as pharmacy representative for weekly team conference meetings;
• Process automatic stop order forms;
• Monitor patients on anticoagulant therapy, antibiotic therapy and make recommendations to physicians as needed;
• Perform DUE as needed;
• Serve as member of P&T committee and present reports as needed;
• .oversee ADR program;
• .provide drug information to hospital staff, administration and physicians.

Leadership and Supervisory responsibilities

• 1. provide pharmacy students and residents guidance and education;
• 2. help provide annual goals for clinical program;
• 3. provide supervision of pharmacy technicians as needed

What qualifications you will need:

Required Education

PharmD degree preferred

Required License/Certification

Current Texas Pharmacist licenseTraining and ExperiencePrefer 2yrs clinical experience in an acute care hospital settingSkills and Knowledge

Skills and Knowledge

Effective skills in regards to communication, presentation, leadership and teaching; proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

Physical Demands

Frequently(at least 50%) - Standing/Walking. Usually(25-49%) - Sitting, Bending/Stooping, Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods, Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods. Weight carried or lifted - 2-10 pounds and 11-20 pounds. Infrequently(less than 25%) - Turning, Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing/ascending/descending ladders/stairs, Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods, Carried or Lifted - 41-50 pounds and 51 pounds or more requires help. Working with or near chemicals, Working near radiation sources, Working with hazardous waste materials, Operating vehicles or machinery and Wearing protective clothing and/or equipment.

Working Conditions

Challenging work environment requiring good multi-tasking skills.

Close interaction with customers: patients, physicians, administration and nursing & other departmental staff members

May need to work more than 40 hrs a week and alternate shifts, when necessary

No Travel Required

2 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.\" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.