Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology - San Antonio, TX

Wander-Staffing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Wander Staffing seeks a Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology to deliver direct patient care and medication management for cardiology patients at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The role is on-site with a long-term government contract and a $78/hr rate. You will provide anticoagulation management, MTM for cardiology patients, and education to patients and BAMC staff.

A Pharm.D. and ASHP residencies with BPS certification are required, along with active licensure and

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. and ASHP-accredited residency with/without BPS certification or equivalent.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted license to practice as a clinical pharmacist.
• BLS and ACLS (ACLS per American Heart Association) required.
• Recent hospital clinical experience (within 2 years) post-graduation/training.
• Experience in a large hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including treatment assessment and medication management.
• Carry out anticoagulation management per established protocols.
• Educate patients on anticoagulation therapy and bleeding risks.
• Perform comprehensive MTM for cardiology patients and disease state management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapy and document in medical records.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication management

Anticoagulation management

Cardiology

Team-based care

Education

Pharm.D.

ASHP PGY1 residency

ASHP PGY2 residency

BPS board certification

License to practice as a clinical pharmacist

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology Needed at Brooke Army Medical CenterWander Staffing is seeking one (1) Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology to provide direct patient care, medication management, and anticoagulation services for cardiology patients at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.LOCATIONBrooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234100% on-siteCOMPENSATIONRate: $78/hrW2 positionSCHEDULEHours follow the clinic schedule, between 05:30 and 21:00Shifts range from 8 to 12 hours, with a 30- or 60-minute unpaid lunch depending on the section and shiftAverage of 40 hours per weekSchedule set by the department. Unplanned schedule changes may happen when needed, with Wander Staffing’s agreementYou may be asked to stay past your shift to finish patient care when leaving would put the patient’s health at risk. This does not apply to routine paperwork or end-of-shift admin tasksMay rotate to other clinical pharmacist positions you are trained and competent inCONTRACT DETAILSLong-termNote: The duration of the contract is between the government and Wander Staffing. As with any position, if life requires you to leave, please provide a 60-day notice.QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSPharm.D. plus one of the following:ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency with BPS board certificationASHP-accredited PGY2 residencyASHP-accredited PGY1 residency with three (3) years of clinical practice experience and BPS board certificationBPS board certificationNo substitutions or equivalencies for the education requirementsCurrent, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a clinical pharmacistBLS, ACLS (ACLS must be American Heart Association)All hospital clinical experience must be recent, within the past two (2) years post-graduation/trainingMust meet the standards of an ASHP-qualified residency preceptor within one (1) year of hireResidency experience will not be considered for this positionPharmacy experience will not be consideredMust have experience working in a large hospital settingDUTIESProvide direct patient care, including treatment assessment and medication managementWork with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapyEvaluate all patients in your assigned area daily and document pharmacy recommendations, plans, interventions, and medication reconciliation in the medical recordReview each patient’s drug regimen for appropriate indication, dosing, allergies, potential interactions, lab monitoring, duplicate therapy, and medication documentationProvide anticoagulation management, including starting, monitoring, and adjusting warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants, and heparin based on established protocols and guidelinesEducate patients on anticoagulation therapy and bleeding risksRecommend and monitor optimal dosing for cardiovascular medicationsProvide comprehensive Medication Therapy Management (MTM) for cardiology patients, including medication review, adherence counseling, and disease state managementManage drug use cost-effectively within the clinic, monitor the process and outcomes of drug therapy, and watch for polypharmacy and high-dose dosing to prevent adverse effectsProvide pharmaceutical education to BAMC staff and beneficiaries as requested and to support residency rotation requirementsHOW TO APPLYEmail the items below to Cierra Cole at [e-mail]:ResumePharmacist licensePharm.D. diplomaResidency certificate(s)BPS certificateBLS, ACLSQuestions? Email Cierra Cole at [e-mail] Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.To learn more about Wander Staffing, please visit: https://wanderstaffing.com