Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Hospital at Home

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) in Dallas seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to provide specialized clinical pharmacy services in an integrated care model. The role focuses on medication management and patient care, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Educators and leaders specializing in pharmacy practice are desired. A significant aspect of the role includes mentoring pharmacy students and residents. The ideal candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess Texas Pharmacist License or eligible to obtain.
• Must demonstrate competency and ability in clinical pharmacy.
• Experience in an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and modifies patient pharmacotherapy for safety.
• Monitors drug expenses and ensures formulary compliance.
• Educates patients on medication therapies and usage.

Skills

Leadership in medication use

Knowledge of drugs and disease states

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree

Tools

Clinical practice guidelines

Medication therapy management protocols

Job description

Location

New Parkland Hospital

Work Schedule

Rotating shifts / Rotating weekends

Primary Purpose

Provides specialized integrated clinical pharmacy services for an assigned area. Provides leadership in education and practice of evidence‑based medication use and optimal patient outcomes.

Minimum Specifications

• Education: Must have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Experience: Successful completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 residency training program and PGY2 residency training program or fellowship. Meets Parkland standards of an ASHP‑Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment. Prior experience working in assigned practice area preferred.
• Equivalent Education and/or Experience: Additional certification(s) or years of relevant clinical pharmacist experience would be evaluated for equivalent if no prior residency training.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure: Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment. Prefer national certification in any Pharmacy specialty such as Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certifications in ambulatory care (BCACP), cardiology (BCCP), critical care (BCCCP), geriatric (BCGP), infectious diseases (BCIDP), nutritional support (BCNSP), oncology (BCOP), pediatric (BCPPS), pharmacotherapy (BCPS), or psychiatric (BCPP) pharmacy.
• Skills or Special Abilities: Must demonstrate competency and ability to perform in the desired practice area. Must possess knowledge of drugs, procedure, equipment, common disease states and patient care monitoring within the assigned care areas. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. Must possess good organizational skills. Must have proficient computer skills. Must possess extensive mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, monitors, and/or modifies patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective and safe patient care. Designs, implements, and manages patient drug regimens based on evidence‑based medicine, formulary compliance, and individual patient needs in collaboration with medical teams or practicing under medication therapy management protocols with physicians.
• Demonstrates competency/knowledge in computer entry/verification of medication orders/order processing/order preparation including specialty orders. Submits/reviews standardized medication order/sets according to clinical guidelines to improve ordering safety, efficiency, and patient/performance outcomes.
• Participates in the development, management, education, and implementation of cost‑effective, evidence‑based therapies or protocols, clinical practice guidelines. Monitors drug expense in practice area. Reviews non‑formulary use. Maintains provider relationships and gathers feedback regarding historical and future drug pipeline expense trends. Facilitates/participates in P&T subcommittee activities related to practice areas.
• Actively participates in departmental and/or hospital committees/meetings as medication management authority in specialized practice area. Performs inspections, research, audits, MUE, and/or performance improvement activities in support of clinical practice and measurement of best practices/regulatory standards. Works with medical and nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Educates and communicates effectively with patients on medication therapies to ensure that patients are informed of proper drug usage and knowledge of potential side effects. Leverages experience with various patient populations, literacy levels, and all available patient information both documented and through patient interview to individualize medication regimens and adherence tools communicated to the patient/caregiver.
• Provides a lead role in answering complex drug information requests and applies outcomes to general and specific patient situations. Consults scientific publications for practical clinical applications of the data to practice area. Objectively evaluates medical and advertising claims for medication products. May be required to staff or be on call to respond to patient care medication related questions as the resident expert when needed.
• Provides mentoring, training, and education to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, technicians through individual patient cases with more formal education regarding disease or drug therapy, or formal education programs such as CE or staff development programs. In addition, educates providers, nurses, residents, students, patients, and the public regarding drug therapy.
• Attends, participates, and provides feedback in journal club, in‑services, resident topic discussions, and resident/student case presentations.
• Documents interventions for resolved prescribing, formulary, and therapeutic issues. Identifies and discusses adverse drug events with the care team and documents safety opportunities. Suggests and implements with pharmacy leadership new processes, systems or procedures to enhance patient safety and the prevention of adverse events or errors in any step of the medication management process.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with job related contact such as management, healthcare professionals, staff, and other employees in order to improve overall pharmacy services and to ensure that all job contacts are pleasant and productive. Effective in communication of care issues and professional interactions with peers and associates.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and other guidelines that impact the Pharmacy profession. Coordinates with other departments, physicians, and/or nurses to develop effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, program requirements of accreditation agencies, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper interpretations.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of pharmacy and medicine by attending seminars/CE, reading journals, active participation in professional organizations and/or maintaining licensure and additional certifications. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Conducts and participates in research which impacts delivery of quality care. This can be IRB approved or internal PI projects. Promotes Parkland Health on a local and/or national level including publications, presentations, research collaborations, projects, in‑services, volunteer efforts, recruiting, disaster response, etc.