Clinical Pharmacist

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Fertility/family building assistance

Life insurance

Disability protection

Discount programs

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to join our inpatient team. You will consult on medication orders, review patient histories, monitor drug therapy, and ensure safe, effective pharmacotherapy across age groups.

This full-time role requires a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, Texas licensure, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. Weekend coverage is part of the schedule in a rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy hospital experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care by reviewing medication orders with nursing and medical staff.
• Validate patient histories and current medication profiles; monitor drug therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Perform drug regimen reviews and respond to polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic, and MAR reconciliation consults.
• Communicate with physicians regarding non-formulary drugs and document requests promptly.
• Supervise technical staff in drug preparation, distribution, and competency training.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws, USP guidelines, and organizational policies.

Education

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

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At Methodist 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 Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital | Texsan.

This position shift is 7:00am - 7:00pm working Saturdays and Sundays Only

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Clinical Pharmacist you will demonstrate proficiency in all pharmacist functions by consulting on medication orders with nursing and medical staff, validating patient histories and current medication profiles. You will identify medication variances and adverse drug reactions using formulary alternatives and handling complaints. You will conduct drug regimen reviews and responds to specific polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic and medication/MAR reconciliation consults. You will recommend and monitor drug therapy as assigned by the medical staff.

What you will do in this role:

• As a Clinical Pharmacist you will consistently provide pharmaceutical care to patients of all age and population groups to ensure appropriate prescribing, route, method of administration, and length of therapy to include review of allergy history on all patients and weight for weight-based dosing. You will monitor for age appropriate response to drug therapy and for any adverse events from drug therapy. You will exhibit competence in pharmacy clinical functions and accessing drug / patient information resources including lab values.
• You will perform computer order entry of medication orders and maintains the patient’s medication profile. You will conduct therapy monitoring and other activities associated with the provision of pharmaceutical care including formulary auto-substitution. You will contact physicians concerning non-formulary drugs and completes documentation of non-formulary requests timely.
• You will provide continual guidance to technical staff as it applies to performance of pharmacy services. You will supervise technical support personnel in drug preparation and distribution systems and participates in competency training for technical personnel. You will perform accurate final dispensing check of all medication orders and completes required documentation.
• You will comply with applicable federal and state law, pharmacy standards of practice and US Pharmacopeia guidelines for compounding of sterile preparations and comply with organizational policies and procedures as well as Joint Commission standards. You will perform controlled substance documentation and distribution procedures accurately.
• You will perform decentralized direct support to assigned units within the facility including rounding with other members of the healthcare team when applicable. You will participate in activities targeted by the department including Clinical Pharmacy Reports, Medication Utilization Evaluation (MUE), food/drug interaction monitoring, patient counseling, etc.
• You will provide cross-coverage in pharmacy areas as required. Assists in times of short staffing or increased workload to ensure quality patient care.

What qualifications you will need:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy hospital experience preferred
• Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or
• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital|Texsan is a 48 bed freestanding facility that offers a safe and comfortable environment for patients to receive the highest quality of inpatient rehabilitation services with a patient-centered approach. This state-of-the-art facility is specifically designed to help patients recover as quickly and safely as possible following a traumatic injury, surgery or other disabling medical condition or injury. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com.

"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.