Pharmacist (Cardiology) Houston, TX

NITELINES USA, INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Nite Lines USA seeks a Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology for Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, TX. The role focuses on direct patient care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize cardiovascular therapies.

The ideal candidate holds a Pharm.D., ASHP PGY1/PGY2 or equivalent, Texas licensure, ACLS, and BPS cardiology certification. You will manage anticoagulation, MTM, and therapy optimization in a dynamic cardiovascular clinic.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) with ASHP residency and BPS board certification.
• ASHP PGY1/PGY2 training and pediatric or cardiology experience an asset.
• ACLS certification and full pharmacy license required.
• Board Certification in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including treatment assessment and medication management activities.
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapy.
• Clinically evaluates patients daily with documentation in the medical record of pharmacy recommendations and plans.
• Reviews drug regimens for indication, dosing, interactions, labs, and reconciliation.
• Provides anticoagulation management, including initiation and monitoring of warfarin and DOACs.
• Recommends and monitors dosing for cardiovascular medications.
• Delivers comprehensive Medication Therapy Management for cardiology patients and educates staff.

Skills

Direct patient care

Anticoagulation management

Cardiology pharmacotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication reconciliation

Pharmacy education

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) with ASHP residency and BPS board certification

ASHP PGY1 residency

ASHP PGY2

Full Pharmacy License

ACLS certification

Board Certification in Cardiovascular Pharmacy

Job description

Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Position Title: Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology

Facility: Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)

Address: 3551 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX, 78234

Salary: $120,000.00 annually.

Work Schedule:

Shall be available to provide support Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm

Education:

• Degree/Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one residency training program (PGY1) with Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) board certification.
• OR ASHP – accredited post -graduate year two (PGY2)
• OR ASHP – accredited PGY-1 with three (3) years of clinical practice experience in with Board of Pharmacy Specialties
• (BPS) board certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced
• Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for all acute care pharmacists (i.e. critical care, cardiology, emergency medicine, internal medicine)
• Full Pharmacy License
• Board Certified

Duties:

• Provides direct patient care, including treatment assessment and medication management activities.
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapy.
• Clinically evaluates all patients in specified area daily with relevant documentation placed in the medical record regarding pharmacy recommendations, plans, interventions, and medication reconciliation.
• Reviews the patient's drug regimen for appropriate indication, dosing allergy verification, interactions potential, lab monitoring, duplication of therapy, drug interactions and medication documentation.
• Provides anticoagulation management services, including initiation, monitoring, and adjustment of warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants, and heparin, based on established protocols and guidelines. Educates patients on anticoagulation therapy and bleeding risks.
• Recommends and monitors optimal dosing strategies for cardiovascular medications.
• Provides comprehensive Medication Therapy Management services to cardiology patients, including medication review, adherence counseling, and disease state management.
• Provides cost-effective management of drug utilization within the clinic, monitors process and outcome of patient care relating to drug therapy, monitors polypharmacy and high dose pharmaceutical dosing to prevent adverse effects Clinical Pharmacists provide education on pharmaceuticals to BAMC staff and beneficiaries as requested and in support of residency requirements for rotation opportunities.

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