Clinical Pharmacist I — Patient Care & Anticoagulation

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas, seeks a skilled Pharmacist to fill orders, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide accurate drug information across hospital services. The role emphasizes ambulatory care and inpatient pharmacy operations, adherence to policies, and collaboration with clinicians.

Candidates must hold a PharmD or equivalent, be licensed, and commit to ongoing professional development. Experience in hospital settings and involvement in stewardship programs are preferred; the

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Pharmacy state licensure required within 60 days of start date.
• BLS or ACLS is required; PALS for pediatric practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Interprets drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribes/verifies into computerized patient medication record accurately.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
• Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
• Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Ambulatory care Pharmacist: Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services utilizing approved protocols and/or collaborative agreement with other providers, including managing patient drug therapy, anticoagulation management, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy operations

Pharmacist licensure

Clinical communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas, seeks a skilled Pharmacist to fill orders, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide accurate drug information across hospital services. The role emphasizes ambulatory care and inpatient pharmacy operations, adherence to policies, and collaboration with clinicians.

Candidates must hold a PharmD or equivalent, be licensed, and commit to ongoing professional development. Experience in hospital settings and involvement in stewardship programs are preferred; the