NICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System's Children’s Pharmacy team seeks a residency-trained Clinical Pharmacist for our NICU. Completion of a PGY2 in Pediatrics required; Texas licensure or eligibility necessary. NICU-focused clinical experience preferred.

Schedule includes 5–8 hour days with on-call rotation every 8–9 weeks. The role develops and monitors clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care, while collaborating with medical staff to optimize drug use and control costs.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Pharmacy or clinically oriented MS/PharmD; ASHP-accredited residency preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Texas licensure; sterile product certification or equivalent
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: promote teamwork, strong customer service, familiarity with hospital computer systems and reimbursement environment

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains effective communication within pharmacy staff and with other departments
• Mentors and precepts pharmacy students, residents, and staff
• Seeks opportunities for cost containment and improved clinical services
• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates drug use programs and cost containment measures
• Oversees clinical residency program and ensures safe patient care within budgetary constraints
• Promotes professional growth and serves as mentor to colleagues

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Hospital information systems

Cost containment

Education

BS in Pharmacy

MS in Pharmacy

PharmD

ASHP-accredited residency

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

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is Growing! The Children's Pharmacy team seeks a residency trained Clinical Pharmacist to join our 118 bed NICU team.

Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatrics is required.

Active pharmacist licensure in Texas or eligibility to obtain Texas licensure.

Dedicated NICU clinical pharmacy experience or significant NICU-focused experience during a PGY2 residency.

Demonstrated ability to provide direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates.

Schedule: 5-8 hour shifts, days. On-call rotation, every 8 to 9 weeks.

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 experienceor clinically oriented Master of Science degree acceptedor 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.