Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Internal Medicine

Job Summary

• Deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care every time.
• Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team and other pharmacists while delivering innovative practices and service delivery models that ensure cost effective and optimal medication management.
• Participate in operational and clinical duties of a clinical pharmacist as assigned and required.
• Perform multi-disciplinary rounds including clinical initiatives, direct patient care and educational/training activities.
• Provide education to technicians, pharmacists, and other health care practitioners.
• Serve as a preceptor of pharmacy interns, technicians, and ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents.

• Degrees: Bachelor of Pharmacy (must have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of Pharmacy).
  Doctor of Pharmacy: Preferred.
• Work Experience: Three (3) years progressive clinical practice within specialty area and completion of PGY1 from an ASHP-accredited residency program. OR no experience required with completion of PGY1 and PGY2 from an ASHP-accredited residency program.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) – required for inpatient positions & Outpatient Oncology prior to or within 6 months of employment. Preferred for all other Outpatient.
  • IV Sterile Certification – required for all inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy Preferred;
    All other Outpatient.
  • Board Certified Pharmacy Specialist – Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification to be completed within 18 months, unless previously grandfathered.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association or Red Cross certification within 90 days of employment.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program – Only required for NICU/EC Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support – Only required for NICU/EC Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.
  • Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License – must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment.
  • Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification – within 90 days of employment.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact). Writing/Reports.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Analytical Abilities
  • Design Knowledge and Skills
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Research Knowledge and Abilities
  • Statistical Knowledge and Abilities
• Work Schedule: Flexible, Holidays, On-Call, Overtime, Travel, Weekends.
• Other Requirements: MS Word, PC.