Clinical Pharmacist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks an Inpatient Clinical Staff Pharmacist I to oversee compounding, preparation, and dispensing for neonatal through adult patients, in compliance with TJC, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid, and Texas Board rules.

Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders, clarifying orders with providers and nurses, participating in departmental initiatives and medical emergencies, using drug information resources, ensuring accuracy of sterile and non-sterile products, and

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy from ACPE-accredited school is required.
• Completion of PGY1 residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compounding, preparation and dispensing for neonatal through adult patients.
• Review medication orders and verify accuracy.
• Clarify orders with providers and nurses when appropriate.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and in medical emergencies.
• Use drug information resources and ensure accuracy of sterile and non-sterile products; supervise pharmacy technicians.

Education

Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy (ACPE-accredited)

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or 3 years hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

The Inpatient Clinical Staff Pharmacist I oversees and directly contributes to compounding, preparation, and dispensing of medications for neonatal through adult patients in accordance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Medicare/Medicaid standards and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. Activities include medication order review and verification, clarification of medication orders with providers and nurses when appropriate, participation in programmatic departmental operational and clinical initiatives, participation in medical emergencies, accurate and informed use of department technology and drug information resources, checking accuracy of sterile and non-sterile products and labels prior to dispensing, and supervising the activity of pharmacy technicians.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Pharm.D. Degree or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy is required. Completion of an ASHP-accredited Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience (3 years in hospital pharmacy) strongly preferred.

LICENSURE

Current Pharmacy and Pharmacy Preceptor licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of Texas is required.