Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Neuro

Memorial Hermann Health System; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands seeks a Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist with Neuro experience to join our team. This role will develop and apply specialized pharmacotherapy for critically ill patients, focusing on cost containment and collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include PGY2 in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine (or equivalent), Texas licensure, and BCPS or equivalent within 1 year. Day shift with rotating after-hours and weekend call in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Promote teamwork and lead work groups.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of hospital computer systems and pharmacy software.
• Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains effective information flow among staff.
• Educates and mentors pharmacy staff and residents.
• Identify opportunities for cost containment and service improvement.
• Coordinate clinical pharmacy services across patient care areas.
• Ensure safe care in line with Memorial Hermann policies and budget.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Hospital computer systems

Healthcare reimbursement knowledge

Education

BS in science or MS/ PharmD

ASHP residency or fellowship preferred

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands seeks a Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist with Neuro experience/training to join our team.

• PGY2 Residency in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred or equivalent experience (additional 2 years managing critical care patients)
• PGY1 Residency or equivalent (2 years of clinical pharmacy practice experience w/direct patient care responsibilities)
• BCPS or equivalent board certification required or expected to obtain w/in 1 year of hire

ACPE Pharmacy Sterile Product Certification or required to obtain w/in 30 days of hire

Schedule: Full-time, Day shift; Rotating after hours and weekend call

Position develops, implements, and monitors clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care with an additional focus on decreasing cost; provides clinical services to patients and professional staff; interacts with medical staff on drug utilization and cost containment. May be asked to assist in supervising the activities of all department employees in consultation with the department Director and/or Pharmacy Manager.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience or clinically oriented Master of Science degree accepted or Doctorate of Pharmacy degree; completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensure in State of Texas;
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program if appropriate.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices.
• Familiarity with health care reimbursement environment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develops and maintains a communication system which assures effective flow of information to and from staff.
• Serves as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers.
• Seeks and recommends potential opportunities for cost containment.
• Seeks new ways of improving clinical pharmacy services. Works with others to continually identify areas for improvement.
• Effectively plans and manages resources for continuity of care between the patient care area, Pharmacy and other settings.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education programs. Serves as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses.
• Assists with clinical research designed to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens.
• Works to develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication use‑based performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs and cost containment programs.
• Develops and implements utilization reviews targeted for expensive, potentially harmful or improperly used drugs.
• Provides direction and guidance for development and review of clinical pharmacy educational services. Assists with implementation of educational programs for physicians and nursing staff.
• Oversees the clinical students/residency program.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.