Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology - San Antonio, TX
About The Position
Wander Staffing is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in cardiology to provide direct patient care, medication management, and anticoagulation services for cardiology patients at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This is a 100% on-site position at BAMC. The schedule follows the clinic schedule, between 05:30 and 21:00. Shifts range from 8 to 12 hours, with a 30- or 60-minute unpaid lunch depending on the section and shift, and average 40 hours per week. The department sets the schedule; unplanned changes may occur when needed with Wander Staffing’s agreement. The pharmacist may be asked to stay beyond a shift when leaving would put a patient’s health at risk, but not for routine paperwork or end-of-shift administrative tasks. The pharmacist may also rotate to other clinical pharmacist positions for which they are trained and competent. This is a long-term W2 contract position. Contract duration is determined between the government and Wander Staffing. Employees who need to leave are asked to provide 60 days’ notice. Compensation is $78 per hour.
Requirements
- Pharm.D.
- Meet one of the following qualification pathways: ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency with BPS board certification; ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency; ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency plus three years of clinical practice experience and BPS board certification; or BPS board certification.
- No substitutions or equivalencies are accepted for the education requirements.
- Current, full, active, unrestricted license to practice as a clinical pharmacist.
- BLS and ACLS certifications; ACLS must be from the American Heart Association.
- All hospital clinical experience must be recent, within the past two years post-graduation or training.
- Must meet the standards of an ASHP-qualified residency preceptor within one year of hire.
- Must have experience working in a large hospital setting.
- Pharmacy experience will not be considered for this position.
- Residency experience will not be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including treatment assessment and medication management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapy.
- Evaluate patients in the assigned area daily and document pharmacy recommendations, plans, interventions, and medication reconciliation in the medical record.
- Review each patient’s drug regimen for appropriate indication and dosing, allergies, potential interactions, lab monitoring, duplicate therapy, and medication documentation.
- Manage anticoagulation, including starting, monitoring, and adjusting 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 for cardiovascular medications.
- Provide comprehensive Medication Therapy Management (MTM) for cardiology patients, including medication review, adherence counseling, and disease-state management.
- Manage drug use cost-effectively within the clinic, monitor drug-therapy processes and outcomes, and identify polypharmacy and high-dose dosing to help prevent adverse effects.
- Provide pharmaceutical education to BAMC staff and beneficiaries as requested and support residency rotation requirements.
- Rotate to other clinical pharmacist positions when trained and competent, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
