Solid Organ Transplant; Cardiothoracic Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Solid Organ Transplant (Cardiothoracic) Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

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Job Summary / Purpose

The Solid Organ Transplant (Cardiothoracic) Clinical Pharmacist Specialist position is responsible for providing leadership and clinical pharmacy services, including the implementation of System, Region, and Facility Pharmacy Services initiatives. The incumbent will establish and maintain clinical pharmacy programs, mentor staff pharmacists, educate pharmacy residents and students affiliated with the facility, provide clinical pharmacy support to one or more Service Lines, and collaborate with the facility Pharmacy leadership team in establishing action plans to support department initiatives at the campus level.

The role ensures that all actions undertaken promote CSH’s mission, vision, and values.

85% or more time is spent:

• Performing all duties of a registered staff pharmacist working online/staffing
• Exempt status for the Specialist is the default unless defined by contract or Region standard

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Promotes long- and short-range planning to respond and integrate within the market, Region, and systems.
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy peers to standardize clinical pharmacy systems when appropriate.
• Develops, coaches, and mentors pharmacy staff to maximize their scope of practice in the provision of clinical pharmacy services and scholarly activities across the continuum of care.
• Educates the medical staff regarding cost-effective, quality pharmaceutical care based on evidence-based medicine and best practices.
• Participates in assigned committees relevant to knowledge, experience, and practice area.
• Ensures clinical pharmacy initiatives comply with regulatory requirements.
• Precepts Pharmacy Interns and Pharmacy Residents.
• Functions as a clinical pharmacist (centralized or decentralized staffing).
• May serve as the Residency Program Director as applicable.

Clinical Pharmacist Functions

• Documents clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings, and other patient-specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
• Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection, and appropriateness; accurately enters, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
• Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals; resolves drug‑related problems by consulting with other healthcare professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Clarifies unclear orders with licensed providers.
• Provides basic clinical services to all age groups and maintains adequate basic knowledge base.
• Maintains working knowledge of automated pharmacy systems.
• Manages technician activities, performance, and provides direction and guidance as needed.
• Participates in orientation, instruction, and training of pharmacy students and interns, pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals.
• Performs duties in documented accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies.
• Completes mandatory education from system and department levels.
• Provides patient counseling and drug information with appropriate documentation.

Job Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Residency completion or three (3) years of clinical experience
• Active Texas Pharmacist License in good standing
• Board Certification (e.g., BCCP or BCPS) required within 3 years of hire; incumbents requiring none
• BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881‑bed qua ternary care academic medical center located in the Texas Medical Center. It is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health and is the home of the Texas Heart Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution. The hospital holds Magnet® hospital status for nursing excellence and offers three community emergency centers for the Greater Houston area.

St. Luke’s Health, now part of Common Spirit Health, operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states.

Pay Range
$49.78 — $74.05 per hour