Clinical Pharmacist - Icu

Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacy specialist at TMC provides pharmacotherapy support to medical staff and providers to optimize medication selection, dosing, and monitoring. Clinical pharmacy specialists participate multidisciplinary rounds and collaborations to optimize pharmacotherapeutic care of all applicable patients. The Clinical pharmacy specialist applies their specialized knowledge and clinical experience in evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient's medications. They serve as an evidence-based source of therapeutic information and recommendation.

Clinical pharmacy specialists are an integral part of Antimicrobial Stewardship by ensuring appropriate antimicrobial therapy is utilized for the appropriate duration of therapy. The Clinical Pharmacy specialist contributes to new and evolving initiatives and participates in the education of nursing, medical staff, and pharmacy staff.

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)
• Pharmacist License with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) in good standing is required. Specialized Board of Pharmacy (BPS) Certification is required within three (3) years.
• Successful completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency program required. In lieu of a residency, candidates may qualify with BPS and/or 3 years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests, communicate effectively, and work independently. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations. Uses effective communication when interacting with co-workers and other professionals across the hospital's disciplines. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively participate on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
  
  Must demonstrate ability to prioritize workload as well as flexibility. Follows Just Culture principles to ensure just assessment of individual acts. Creates a safety-conscious work environment where employees feel free to raise safety concerns without intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or fear of retaliation. Demonstrates commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors. Issues potentially impacting safety are promptly identified, fully evaluated, and promptly addressed and corrected commensurate with their significance.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.