Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Huntsville Central Pharmacy

UTMB Health • Huntsville, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for distributing and providing safe, effective, and timely medication therapy through drug utilization review and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Directs pharmacy technologists, pharmacy learners, or support staff in mixing, packaging, labeling, and distributing medications. The position supports Correctional Managed Care’s mission to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in Texas at the time of hire.
• Obtain Immunization Certification within six months of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated prioritization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting under high-pressure situations.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch; and stand.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of related experience.
• PGY1 or PGY2 residency training.
• Eligible to practice pharmacy in Texas, provided the candidate is licensed at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and assess whether therapy is appropriate for the patient’s diagnosis, weight, concomitant medications, allergies, and age.
• Compound and dispense prescribed medications in all patient care areas according to orders, departmental requirements, and applicable laws.
• Detect, prevent, evaluate, and report adverse drug events when necessary.
• Review medication interactions, contraindications, and disease-state precautions, and recommend appropriate changes to prescribers to reduce risk and improve treatment quality.
• Maintain accurate records and patient medication profiles, and develop patient care plans.
• Counsel patients on treatment purpose, duration, special instructions, storage, and common adverse effects.
• Provide drug information to healthcare team members.
• Recommend and administer vaccines.
• Participate in departmental pharmacy quality assurance programs.
• Supervise supportive personnel and reinforce policies and procedures.
• Assist with training and development of departmental staff.
• Serve as a preceptor and/or advisor for pharmacy learners.
• Participate in pharmaceutical continuing education in accordance with departmental performance standards.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacy employees, healthcare professionals, and patients.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
• Follow regulations, policies, and procedures to minimize drug diversion and maintain compliance in pharmacy operations, the 340B program, medication quality assurance, security, and hazardous-waste medication disposal.
• Adhere to departmental internal controls and applicable laws.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time