HCA Healthcare-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
San Antonio, TX
Hospitals

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare. This position is 7 on 7 off Night shift. As a Clinical Pharmacist you will demonstrate proficiency in all pharmacist functions by consulting on medication orders with nursing and medical staff, validating patient histories and current medication profiles. You will identify medication variances and adverse drug reactions using formulary alternatives and handling complaints. You will conduct drug regimen reviews and responds to specific polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic and medication/MAR reconciliation consults. You will recommend and monitor drug therapy as assigned by the medical staff.

  • Provide pharmaceutical care to patients of all age and population groups.
  • Ensure appropriate prescribing, route, method of administration, and length of therapy.
  • Review allergy history on all patients and weight for weight-based dosing.
  • Monitor for age appropriate response to drug therapy and for any adverse events from drug therapy.
  • Perform computer order entry of medication orders and maintain the patient's medication profile.
  • Conduct therapy monitoring and other activities associated with the provision of pharmaceutical care.
  • Contact physicians concerning non-formulary drugs and complete documentation of non-formulary requests timely.
  • Provide continual guidance to technical staff as it applies to performance of pharmacy services.
  • Supervise technical support personnel in drug preparation and distribution systems.
  • Perform accurate final dispensing check of all medication orders and complete required documentation.
  • Comply with applicable federal and state law, pharmacy standards of practice and US Pharmacopeia guidelines.
  • Perform controlled substance documentation and distribution procedures accurately.
  • Perform decentralized direct support to assigned units within the facility.
  • Participate in activities targeted by the department including Clinical Pharmacy Reports, Medication Utilization Evaluation (MUE), food/drug interaction monitoring, patient counseling.
  • Provide cross-coverage in pharmacy areas as required.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
  • Minimum 1 year of pharmacy hospital experience preferred.
  • Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or licensed pharmacist in another state with proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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