Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Heart Lung Transplant

Joinmethodist; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from Home

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in Texas seeks a Pharmacy Clinical/Operations Specialist with strong clinical leadership. You will interpret orders, accurately compound and dispense, monitor regimens, and provide clinical guidance to staff and practitioners.

The role includes developing services such as antimicrobial management and leading rounds, with a focus on optimal patient care from a home-based setting. The position requires PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, BCPS certification, and hospital pharmacy

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Advanced Clinical Pharmacist or 5 years of general hospital pharmacy experience.
• Or completion of a PGY2 pharmacy residency or fellowship.
• AND BCPS certification or other Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret orders and transcribe or verify them into the pharmacy computer system.
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Comply with facility policy and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies and dosing.
• Provide clinical consultation and cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
• Sustain the hospital formulary and promote rational drug therapy selection.
• Attend and participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds.
• Complete drug utilization reviews and implement improvements.
• Provide medication information to staff and patients.
• Lead and develop pharmacy clinical services including antimicrobial management program.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy Operations

Texas Pharmacist License

BCPS Certification

ACLS/PALS/NALS

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Experience the Methodist Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Heart Lung Transplant Work From Home.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Pharmacy Clinical/Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for participating and leading pharmacy clinical or operational programs. This includes monitoring patient medication regimens and providing appropriate interventions. The Clinical Specialist shall also assist in mentoring pharmacy staff and precepting students/residents and assist in the evaluation and implementation of clinical/operational programs.

What you will do in this role:

• As a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist you will interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
• You will accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
• You will comply with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
• You will monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• You will provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. You will suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• You will sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection
• You will attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds
• You will complete drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and implement improvements identified
• You will provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
• You will lead and develop pharmacy clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership. Develop, manage and mentor antimicrobial management program (AMP).

What qualifications you will need:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (in a specific area of focus) or at least 5 years of general hospital pharmacy experience required; preferably within area of focus
• Or completion of a PGY2 pharmacy residency or fellowship
• AND BCPS certification or other Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) certification

ONE of the following is required prior to the first day of employment: Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Licensed pharmacist in another state: Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

ACLS/PALS and NALS required for critical care/ED position dependent on population served.

Benefits

Work from Home, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.