Transitional Care Pharmacist

TALENT Software Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center is seeking a transitional care pharmacist to join the multidisciplinary team responsible for safe medication management during hospital admission and at discharge. The role focuses on obtaining accurate medication lists, educating patients on regimens, and coordinating with outpatient pharmacy to ensure seamless transition and resolve barriers to access.

Flexibility to work across hospital areas and specialty outpatient clinics is offered to enhance patient care and

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must hold a current Texas license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide transitional care to patients during hospital stay and discharge planning.
• Educate patients on medication regimens prior to discharge.
• Coordinate with outpatient pharmacy and hospital providers to ensure safe discharge.
• Support discharge planning and address barriers to medication access.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory abilities

Confidential information handling

Professional appearance and decorum

Oral and written communication

Education

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

• Transitional care pharmacists are an integral component of the multidisciplinary team that cares for a patient during their stay at Hendrick Medical Center. The pharmacist is the bridge between outpatient and inpatient care by facilitating a safe and effective transition into the hospital system or discharge to outpatient services. A successful admission is accomplished by obtaining an accurate medication list from the patient and various trusted sources to ensure that hospital providers have the best information to treat the patient. During the patients stay transitional care pharmacists monitor patient's progress to assist their team in preparing for discharge. Once discharge plans have been established, pharmacists work with the outpatient pharmacy to fill all discharge medications and assist with any barriers that might arise, such as the need for financial assistance. Pharmacists duties may include working with providers to ensure that all necessary medication is prescribed for discharge then meeting with patients to educate them on their medication regimen before leaving the hospital. Additionally, transitional care pharmacists have the opportunity to work in many different areas of the hospital as well as several specialty outpatient clinics.
• JOB REQUIREMENTS
• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• Active license as registered pharmacist in the state of Texas
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Ability to effectively direct and/or supervise personnel as appropriate
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and decorum at all times
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills