Pharmacist (Cardiology) Houston, TX
About The Position
Nite Lines USA is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology to provide clinical pharmacy services at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The pharmacist provides direct patient care, assesses treatment, manages medications, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapy for cardiology patients. The role includes daily clinical evaluation and documentation of pharmacy recommendations, plans, interventions, and medication reconciliation in the medical record. The pharmacist also manages anticoagulation therapy, recommends cardiovascular medication dosing, provides Medication Therapy Management, monitors drug utilization and patient outcomes, and educates staff and beneficiaries on pharmaceuticals. The position pays $120,000 annually and requires availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- One of the following: ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency training with Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) board certification; ASHP-accredited PGY2; or ASHP-accredited PGY1 plus three years of clinical practice experience and BPS board certification.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for acute care pharmacists, including cardiology pharmacists.
- Full pharmacy license.
- Board certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including treatment assessment and medication management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapy.
- Evaluate patients in the specified area daily and document pharmacy recommendations, plans, interventions, and medication reconciliation in the medical record.
- Review medication regimens for appropriate indication and dosing, allergies, interactions, laboratory monitoring, duplicate therapy, and medication documentation.
- Provide anticoagulation management, including initiation, monitoring, and adjustment of warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants, and heparin according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Educate patients about anticoagulation therapy and bleeding risks.
- Recommend and monitor optimal dosing strategies for cardiovascular medications.
- Provide Medication Therapy Management services to cardiology patients, including medication review, adherence counseling, and disease-state management.
- Manage drug utilization cost-effectively within the clinic and monitor processes and outcomes of patient care related to drug therapy.
- Monitor polypharmacy and high-dose pharmaceutical dosing to prevent adverse effects.
- Provide pharmaceutical education to BAMC staff and beneficiaries as requested and in support of residency rotation requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
