Pharmacist II - State Hospital

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Harlingen, TX

6d•$8,488 - $14,356•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist II (Clinical Pharmacist) performs advanced pharmaceutical work under the Director of Pharmacy, planning and coordinating clinical pharmaceutical programs, activities, and operations. The role coordinates clinical pharmaceutical care, including drug-use evaluations and formal and informal consultations, and provides consultative services to medical and other clinical staff. The pharmacist also provides pharmacy staffing as directed and participates in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule. The role works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position is based at Rio Grande State Center in Harlingen, Texas, and is not eligible for telework. It is a regular, full-time role. The pharmacist may be required to work flexible hours, rotating schedules, overtime, or extended hours, and may be assigned an alternate shift or location during disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation. Travel may be up to 10%. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission describes its mission as providing specialized, compassionate care and support to Texans. The agency offers a benefits package that includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in pharmaceutical work.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Registration as a Pharmacist with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and an unrestricted Texas pharmacy license.
Knowledge of pharmacy principles and techniques.
Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to pharmacy practice.
Knowledge of psychiatric pharmacotherapy.
Skill in operating applicable pharmacy computer software and reviewing and interpreting laboratory reports.
Written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use a personal computer, email, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and office equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, and reports; type accurately; review medication orders for safety and accuracy; and maintain effective working relationships.
Must pass applicable fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug-screen, and registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years old for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital procedures related to immunizations is required.

Nice To Haves

Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatric pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Provide formal written and informal psychopharmacology consultations, which may involve patient interviews, chart reviews, medication-history collection, symptom assessment, rating scales, and limited physical or neurological assessment.
Use patient and medical-record information to plan and recommend pharmacotherapeutic treatment.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Monitor patients’ drug therapy for therapeutic response, contraindications, drug interactions, allergies, adverse reactions, and appropriateness through medication-order and profile reviews and communication with physicians and nursing staff.
Plan and deliver educational activities for staff and patients, including continuing-education events, informal talks, emails, newsletters, and medication-education groups.
Research and respond promptly and accurately to drug-information requests from staff and patients, in an appropriate format.
Prepare and conduct medication-education classes for patients.
Review and interpret medication orders for appropriateness, availability, cost effectiveness, and compliance with policies, formularies, laws, regulations, and applicable standards.
Monitor drug distribution to ensure correct medications are dispensed and verify the work of Pharmacy Technicians.
Participate in the pharmacy dispensing process and pharmacy performance-improvement activities.
Plan, coordinate, and execute programs to improve clinical pharmacy services.
Plan, develop, monitor, and implement clinical pharmacy policies and procedures in response to hospital needs, inspection and audit results, and regulatory changes.
Provide pharmacy staffing services as directed by the Director of Pharmacy and participate in the after-hours on-call schedule.
Attend work regularly, follow assigned schedules, and perform other duties as assigned, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities.