Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
About The Position
The Children's Pharmacy team seeks a residency-trained Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to join its 118-bed NICU team in Houston, Texas. The role provides direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates and develops, implements, and monitors clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care, with additional focus on cost reduction. The specialist provides clinical services to patients and professional staff and works with medical staff on drug utilization and cost containment. The position may also assist in supervising department employees in consultation with the department Director and/or Pharmacy Manager. The role is scheduled for five 8-hour day shifts and participates in an on-call rotation every 8 to 9 weeks. The position requires completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatrics, Texas pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain it, and dedicated NICU clinical pharmacy experience or significant NICU-focused experience during a PGY2 residency.
Requirements
- Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatrics.
- 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.
- Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience, a clinically oriented Master of Science degree, or a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree.
- Licensure in the State of Texas.
- Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or another accredited program, if appropriate.
- Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and lead or facilitate work groups.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices.
- Familiarity with the health care reimbursement environment.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship, or demonstration of equivalent experience, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain communication systems that ensure effective information flow to and from staff.
- Educate, mentor, and support pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers, serving as a role model for competent professional practice.
- Identify and recommend cost-containment opportunities.
- Seek ways to improve clinical pharmacy services and work with others to identify areas for improvement.
- Plan and manage resources to maintain continuity of care between the patient care area, Pharmacy, and other settings.
- Participate in orientation and continuing education programs and serve as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses.
- Assist with clinical research evaluating clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens.
- Develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication-use performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs, and cost-containment programs.
- Develop and implement utilization reviews targeting expensive, potentially harmful, or improperly used drugs.
- Guide the development and review of clinical pharmacy educational services and assist with educational programs for physicians and nursing staff.
- Oversee the clinical student and residency program.
- Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, standards, budget specifications, time management, supply management, productivity, and quality-of-service expectations.
- Maintain professional growth and development through required education and skills competency; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in keeping with Memorial Hermann service standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May assist in supervising department employees in consultation with the department Director and/or Pharmacy Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
