CLINICAL PHARMACIST

UHS•Denison, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Texoma Medical Center (TMC) provides pharmacotherapy support to medical staff and providers to optimize medication selection, dosing, and monitoring. The specialist participates in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborates to optimize pharmacotherapeutic care for applicable patients. They apply specialized knowledge and clinical experience to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of patients’ medications and serve as an evidence-based source of therapeutic information and recommendations. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is an integral part of Antimicrobial Stewardship, helping ensure that 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. TMC is a 414-bed acute care facility serving North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Its services include open heart surgery, neurosurgery, and certified trauma care. TMC is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a provider of hospital and healthcare services.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD).
Successful completion of one or two years of residency training and/or at least two years of clinical pharmacy work experience.
Pharmacist license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Effective communication skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
Ability to interact effectively 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 Just Culture principles and to creating and maintaining a safety-conscious work environment.

Nice To Haves

Specialized Board of Pharmacy (BPS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmacotherapy support to medical staff and providers to optimize medication selection, dosing, and monitoring.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate 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.
Participate in Antimicrobial Stewardship by ensuring appropriate antimicrobial therapy is used for the appropriate duration.
Contribute to new and evolving initiatives.
Educate nursing, medical staff, and pharmacy staff.
Set priorities, make critical decisions, respond promptly to emergency requests, and adapt to interruptions and changes in workload and work schedule.
Communicate effectively and participate on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
Follow Just Culture principles and demonstrate commitment to safety, including identifying and addressing safety issues.