Description
We are seeking candidates for a PHARMACY CLINICAL SPECIALIST - FULL TIME - DAYS - PAIN MANAGEMENT for Houston, Texas.
JOB SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist position is responsible for performing advanced clinical pharmacy duties enabling the delivery of optimal pharmacotherapy to patients and facilitating safe, efficacious, and pharmacoeconomically rational use of medications in the population(s) served. This involves daily reactive and targeted proactive medication regimen reviews for patients within the designated area(s) of responsibility or populations served. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist supports the delivery of pharmacy managed protocols, formulary processes and medication reconciliation activities while providing education to fellow pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff. Additional duties include precepting pharmacy students and pharmacy residents on clinical patient care rotations within areas of responsibility and contributing to fulfilling the organization’s mission to provide innovative, personalized, cost-effective pharmaceutical care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must have one of the following:
Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year) required; ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred
Three years of clinical practice experience
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of employment for pharmacists regularly assigned to respond to code blue events (See manager for details and tracking certification information)
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment for pharmacists regularly assigned to respond to code blue events (See manager for details and tracking certification information)
Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days of employment
Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique (SCAT) and horizontal and/or vertical use Certification within 90 days of employment (*If verifying and/or preparing any sterile product- See manager for details and tracking certification information)
Board of Pharmacy Specialist (BPS) Certification preferred
Base Salary - USD $138,300 to $167,000
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available -
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