Inpatient ICU Clinical Pharmacist III

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Pharmacist 3 to provide essential pharmaceutical care in a clinical setting. The role includes dispensing, counseling, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, managing daily operations, and supporting residency programs or special projects as needed. A Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of experience, and a pharmacist license are required, with residency training as an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience is required.
• Pharmacist license (RPH) is required or Residency Training can substitute this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pharmaceutical care that is safe and effective.
• Compound and mix ingredients following policies; include IV/irrigation solutions.
• Consult with patients and caregivers about medications and options.
• Verify medication orders for accuracy, interactions, and appropriateness.
• Dispense medications and maintain proper records and charges.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and oversee daily activities.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and quality control of medications.
• Track narcotics and other drug inventories as required by law.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist 3 works in a clinical setting, providing vital pharmaceutical care to patients. This role includes preparing and dispensing medications according to regulations and policies. The incumbent also serves as a resource for healthcare professionals like pharmacists, pharmacy students, and resident trainees. Another major aspect is consulting for Nursing, Medical Staff, and patients on medications, orders, pharmaceutical details, reactions, and complaints or errors. The position might involve care, treatment, or assessment of patients of all ages, from neonates to the elderly. The Pharmacist 3 supervises technicians' tasks and manages daily activities. The role may include specialized duties like serving as the Residency Program Coordinator, entity stewardship, operational support, or managing Investigational Drug Services.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Ensure patients receive high-quality pharmaceutical care that is safe, effective, and upholds their rights.
• Compound and mix ingredients as needed, following all policies and procedures. This includes tasks like mixing intravenous and irrigation solutions.
• Give consultation and education to patients and their caregivers about medication options, including alternative drug therapies.
• Verify the accuracy, appropriateness, and potential interactions of medications, making adjustments as per approved procedures.
• Dispense medications and compounds, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate prescriber's medication orders in the context of the patient's overall therapeutic requirements.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians in their non-professional duties, ensuring their work aligns with professional standards.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and quality control of medications. Maintain accurate records and properly charge or credit pharmacy product accounts.
• Regularly keep track of narcotics and other drug inventories and records as mandated by law.

Key Success Factors

• Knowing pharmacy care practices, medicinal calculations, terminologies, sterile techniques, standards, medicines, and their usage is beneficial.
• The employee should have a knack for researching, scrutinizing, and sharing vital pieces of information.
• A good understanding of intricate processes, together with the ability to refine and properly record them, is essential.
• Effective communication skills, both in verbal and written form, are required to convey thoughts clearly.
• The employee needs to be familiar with relevant federal, state and regulatory norms that apply to this field.
• Basic computer skills include using software, entering data, ensuring security, documenting medical info, using scanners, and sending emails.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Candidate Requirements

• The applicant needs to have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience is required for this role.
• The applicant should hold a Pharmacist (RPH) license. Alternatively, completing Residency Training can substitute this requirement.