Oncology Clinical Specialist-Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas seeks a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist responsible for improving patient care through effective medication management and collaboration with healthcare teams. This role requires a Texas Pharmacist License and experience in clinical pharmacy practices. You will ensure medication safety, provide patient education, and participate in research projects to advance pharmacy practices. The ideal candidate exhibits strong communication, research skills, and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess Texas Pharmacist License within 90 days.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited residency or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Process orders accurately for patient medications.
• Participate in quality management initiatives.
• Provide pharmaceutical care for patients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of pharmacotherapy

Education

Graduate of an accredited education program

Job description

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE

• Must have one of the following: Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post‑graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year); ASHP-accredited post‑graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred; Three years of clinical practice experience
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP‑Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required
  • PHRM – Pharmacist – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License within 90 days and
  • PPC – Pharmacist Preceptor Cert – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV within 90 days and
  • BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association within 90 days and
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association within 90 days
• Preferred
  • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
  • IV Certification – Intravenous certification (Various) or
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co‑workers; capable of assuming responsibility for coordinating the activities of a major pharmacy service area
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and applies these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
• Operates at a proficient level with regards to one’s application of the principles of rational drug therapy including but not limited to: application of current evidence‑based guidelines, novel and innovative clinical practices
• Knowledge of operational pharmacy practice and demonstrated record of experience providing fundamental clinical pharmacy services and demonstrated experience with direct patient care activities and interactions with nursing and medical staff members
• Competence in research in an area related to the practice of pharmacy and maintains active credentialing with HM Academic Institute as applicable to primary work assignment (refer to manager for details)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
• Serves as a rotation preceptor for students from affiliated colleges of pharmacy and PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residents as well as being a mentor for staff pharmacists supporting clinical skill advancement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, allergies, height and weight. Exercises good judgment in patient care decisions per performance standard and documents patient care activities and patient outcomes impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
• Provides patient‑specific and non‑patient specific drug information support regularly.
• Serves as a member on one or more Medical Staff Committees and actively contributes to accomplishing the goals of the committee.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patient’s drug therapy for maximal effectiveness while minimizing side effects, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities using established internal and external guidelines.
• Provides pharmaceutical care at the fundamental to advanced level for patients within the designated practice area(s). Activities include, but are not limited to, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, patient counseling, transitions of care management including medication acquisition process support, and management of pharmacist‑based dosing protocols.
• Participates in quality management initiatives such as, but not limited to: medication use evaluations, adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting, clinical interventions, medication center reviews, and inventory management documentation and reporting.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to the provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding HM Formulary standards in area(s) of responsibility and avoiding medication‑related complications.
• Self‑motivated to independently manage time; effectively prioritizing tasks for self and for others within the specialty area of focus.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Presents in‑services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff members in area(s) of responsibility. Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel.
• Seeks opportunities to expand one’s learning beyond fundamental competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist.
• Contributes to the design, analysis and reporting of quality improvement program findings.
• Participates in research projects to advance organizational quality of care and the pharmacy profession. Submits research and scholarly work for publication, platform presentations, and/or poster presentations.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

ON‑CALL

On Call: Yes

Note that employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc.)

TRAVEL

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes