Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology - San Antonio, TX

Paycom; Terrell Hills (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Wander Staffing is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology to provide direct patient care and comprehensive medication management at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The role focuses on anticoagulation services and collaboration with a multidisciplinary cardiology team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Pharm.D. with ASHP residency and BPS certification, an active license, and recent hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. with ASHP residency and BPS certification.
• Active license; BLS/ACLS required.
• Hospital experience within 2 years post-graduation/training.
• ASHP residency preceptor within 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and medication management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapy.
• Document daily patient assessments and MTM activities.
• Manage anticoagulation using protocols for warfarin/DOACs/heparin.
• Educate patients on anticoagulation risks and benefits.
• Monitor cardiovascular medications for appropriate dosing.

Skills

Clinical care

Anticoagulation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Pharm.D.

ASHP PGY1 w/BPS

ASHP PGY2

PGY1 + 3 yrs practice w/ BPS

BPS board certification

Active pharmacist license

BLS/ACLS endorsed

Hospital experience (2 yrs+)

Residency preceptor within 1 year

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Brooke Army Medical Center - Fort Sam Houston , TX 78234, Salary Range: $78.00 Hourly, Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology Needed at Brooke Army Medical Center

Wander 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.

LOCATION

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

100% on-site

COMPENSATION

Rate: $78/hr

W2 position

SCHEDULE

• Hours follow the clinic schedule, between 05:30 and 21:00
• Shifts range from 8 to 12 hours, with a 30- or 60-minute unpaid lunch depending on the section and shift
• Average of 40 hours per week
• Schedule set by the department. Unplanned schedule changes may happen when needed, with Wander Staffing's agreement
• You 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 tasks
• May rotate to other clinical pharmacist positions you are trained and competent in

CONTRACT DETAILS

Long-term

Note: 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 / REQUIREMENTS

• Pharm.D. plus one of the following:
  • ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency with BPS board certification
  • ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency
  • ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency with three (3) years of clinical practice experience and BPS board certification
• BPS board certification
• No substitutions or equivalencies for the education requirements
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a clinical pharmacist
• BLS, ACLS (ACLS must be American Heart Association)
• All hospital clinical experience must be recent, within the past two (2) years post-graduation/training
• Must meet the standards of an ASHP-qualified residency preceptor within one (1) year of hire
• Residency experience will not be considered for this position
• Pharmacy experience will not be considered
• Must have experience working in a large hospital setting

DUTIES

• Provide direct patient care, including treatment assessment and medication management
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapy
• Evaluate all patients in your assigned area daily and document pharmacy recommendations, plans, interventions, and medication reconciliation in the medical record
• Review each patient’s drug regimen for appropriate indication, dosing, allergies, potential interactions, lab monitoring, duplicate therapy, and medication documentation
• Provide anticoagulation management, including starting, monitoring, and adjusting warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants, and heparin based on established protocols and guidelines
• Educate patients on anticoagulation therapy and bleeding risks
• Recommend and monitor optimal dosing for cardiovascular medications
• Provide comprehensive Medication Therapy Management (MTM) for cardiology patients, including medication review, adherence counseling, and disease state management
• Manage 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 effects
• Provide pharmaceutical education to BAMC staff and beneficiaries as requested and to support residency rotation requirements

Wander 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.