Critical Care Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Adult Critical Care

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist for a full-time position. This role entails conducting medication regimen reviews, providing clinical education, and managing drug therapy to ensure patient safety and efficacy.

The ideal candidate will have a pharmacy degree, experience in clinical practice, and appropriate certifications, including Texas Pharmacist License, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within specified timeframes. Join us to enhance pharmacotherapy and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a pharmacy education program approved by the credentialing body.
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency or equivalent experience.
• Three years of clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily medication regimen reviews for patients.
• Provide clinical education to pharmacists and medical staff.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks independently.

Skills

Advanced clinical pharmacy duties

Medication regimen reviews

Clinical education

Drug therapy management

Quality improvement participation

Education

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy program

Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency

Job description

Position Overview

Full Time - Days - ACLS and PALS / NICU. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist performs advanced clinical pharmacy duties to deliver optimal pharmacotherapy, facilitate safe and pharmacoeconomically rational medication use, and support pharmacy-managed protocols, formulary processes, and medication reconciliation.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reactive and targeted proactive medication regimen reviews for patients within the designated area.
• Support pharmacy-managed protocols, formulary processes, and medication reconciliation activities.
• Provide clinical education to pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff.
• Precept pharmacy students and pharmacy residents on clinical patient care rotations.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to manage drug therapy for maximal effectiveness and minimal adverse effects.
• Document patient‑specific and non‑patient‑specific drug information support and clinical interventions.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks independently within specialty area.
• Participate in research, quality management initiatives, and continuous quality improvement projects.

Essential Functions

People

• Promote a positive, team‑focused work environment and resolve problems collaboratively.
• Mentor staff pharmacists and serve as a rotation preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.

Service

• Process orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring drug appropriateness based on diagnosis, allergies, height, and weight.
• Provide patient‑specific drug information support.
• Serve as a member on Medical Staff Committees and contribute to committee goals.

Quality/ Safety

• Collaborate with health care professionals to manage drug therapy and minimize side effects, adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions.
• Provide pharmaceutical care from fundamental to advanced levels, including proactive drug therapy reviews, patient counseling, transitions of care, and pharmacist‑based dosing protocols.
• Participate in medication use evaluations, adverse drug reaction reporting, medication error reporting, and inventory management documentation.

Finance

• Provide pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding formulary standards and avoiding medication‑related complications.

Growth/ Innovation

• Present in‑services and develop educational materials for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff.
• Seek opportunities for continual learning and professional development.
• Contribute to design, analysis, and reporting of quality improvement findings.
• Participate in research projects and submit scholarly work for publication and presentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a pharmacy education program approved by the credentialing body.
• Successful completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 residency or equivalent experience; PGY2 or fellowship preferred.
• Three years of clinical practice experience.
• Meets HM standards to become an ASHP‑Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility to obtain it within 90 days.
• Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) or Instructor certification within 90 days.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or Instructor certification within 90 days.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or Instructor certification within 90 days.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• IV Certification (Intravenous) or equivalent.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification.