Clinical Pharmacist

HCA • Jourdanton, TX

230d

About The Position

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist today with Methodist Hospital Atascosa. The clinical pharmacist demonstrates proficiency in all pharmacist functions to include: Consulting on medication orders with nursing and medical staff, validating patient histories and current medication profiles, identifying medication variances and adverse drug reactions, using formulary alternatives and handling complaints. Conducts drug regimen reviews and responds to specific polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic and medication/MAR reconciliation consults. Recommends and monitors drug therapy as assigned by the medical staff.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Minimum of one (1) year pharmacy hospital experience preferred.
• Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or licensed pharmacist in another state with proof of Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Consistently provides pharmaceutical care to patients of all age and population groups to ensure appropriate prescribing, route, method of administration, and length of therapy.
• Monitors for age appropriate response to drug therapy and for any adverse events from drug therapy.
• Exhibits competence in pharmacy clinical functions and accessing drug/patient information resources including lab values.
• Follows-through on all inappropriate drug regimens, including documentation of key clinical pharmacy interventions.
• Provides general and/or patient specific drug information as required to other health professionals.
• Performs computer order entry of medication orders and maintains the patient's medication profile.
• Conducts therapy monitoring and other activities associated with the provision of pharmaceutical care including formulary auto-substitution.
• Contacts physicians concerning non-formulary drugs and completes documentation of non-formulary requests timely.
• Monitors all computer warnings for clinical significance and performs all follow-up actions as needed.
• Provides continual guidance to technical staff as it applies to performance of pharmacy services.
• Supervises technical support personnel in drug preparation and distribution systems.
• Performs accurate final dispensing check of all medication orders and completes required documentation.
• Complies with applicable federal and state law, pharmacy standards of practice and US Pharmacopeia guidelines.
• Performs controlled substance documentation and distribution procedures accurately.
• Performs decentralized direct support to assigned units within the facility including rounding with other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in activities targeted by the department including Clinical Pharmacy Reports and Medication Utilization Evaluation.
• Provides cross-coverage in pharmacy areas as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees