CLINICAL PHARMACIST - ICU
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacy specialist at Texoma Medical Center provides pharmacotherapy support to medical staff and providers to optimize medication selection, dosing, and monitoring. The specialist participates in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborations to optimize pharmacotherapeutic care for applicable patients, and applies specialized knowledge and clinical experience to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of patients’ medications. The specialist serves as an evidence-based source of therapeutic information and recommendations and contributes to Antimicrobial Stewardship by helping ensure appropriate antimicrobial therapy is used for the appropriate duration. The role also contributes to new and evolving initiatives and participates in educating nursing, medical staff, and pharmacy staff. Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility serving North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, with its main campus in Denison, Texas. It offers specialty services including open-heart surgery and neurosurgery, as well as certified trauma care. The organization is part of Universal Health Services, Inc.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD).
- Pharmacist license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
- Specialized Board of Pharmacy (BPS) certification required within three years.
- Successful completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency program; in lieu of residency, candidates may qualify with BPS certification and/or three years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience.
- Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
- Effective communication with coworkers and professionals across hospital disciplines.
- Ability to participate effectively on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
- Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate flexibility.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to Just Culture principles.
Responsibilities
- Provide pharmacotherapy support to medical staff and providers to optimize medication selection, dosing, and monitoring.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborations to optimize pharmacotherapeutic care for applicable patients.
- Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of patients’ medications using specialized knowledge and clinical experience.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic information and recommendations.
- Contribute to Antimicrobial Stewardship by ensuring appropriate antimicrobial therapy is used for an appropriate duration.
- Contribute to new and evolving initiatives.
- Participate in educating nursing, medical staff, and pharmacy staff.
- Set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
- Communicate effectively and work independently while adapting to interruptions and changes in workload and schedule.
- Participate effectively on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
- Follow Just Culture principles and promote a safety-conscious work environment; identify, evaluate, and address issues that may affect safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
