Clinical Pharmacist II FT McAllen

Universal Health Services, Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist in McAllen, Texas. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure medication safety and oversee pharmacotherapy. Candidates should have a BS or Pharm.D. and a current Texas pharmacy license. Key responsibilities include supervising staff and responding to emergencies. This position requires strong communication skills in English and Spanish, as well as experience in hospital pharmacy or a pharmacy residency.

Qualifications

• Completion of a general 1-year pharmacy residency or 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge of laws governing the practice of pharmacy.
• Must maintain BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety.
• Assists with medication histories and monitors patient’s drug therapies.
• Supervise supportive staff in absence of the Director of Pharmacy.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to handle stress

Effective communication in English and Spanish

Education

BS or Pharm.D. from a School of Pharmacy

Current license with Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Clinical Pharmacist is an integrated part of the multidisciplinary care team, serving as a resource for antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and optimized pharmaceutical dosing. Clinical Pharmacists assists with medication histories, monitors patient’s drug therapies and provides drug information. Clinical Pharmacist may respond to Codes (Code Blue/Sepsis/Stroke/ STEMI), including the preparation of needed medications. Clinical Pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patient’s drug therapies and provide drug information. Clinical pharmacist supervises and directs supportive staff. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, a clinical pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Completion of a general 1-year pharmacy residency, specialty residency, and/or fellowship or at least 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), preferably in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• BS or Pharm.D. from a School of Pharmacy.
• Current license in good standing with Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must have and maintain BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS if applicable, or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• ASHP IV certification or successful completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited program within 180 days of hire if not already certified.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.