Clinical Pharmacist

Description

Medical City McKinney is a 285+ bed acute care hospital that serves McKinney and northern Collin County. It is part of the HCA Healthcare network and is a Level III Trauma Center with a Level II neonatal intensive care unit, behavioral health services, and a Primary Stroke Center.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription drug and behavioral health benefits, free telemedicine services and free Air Med transportation.
• Dental, vision, life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; supplemental health protection plans; auto and home insurance; identity theft protection; legal counseling; long‑term care coverage; pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other partner programs.
• Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program and time‑away‑from‑work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.

The Clinical Pharmacist provides general clinical and operational pharmacy services, supervises technical staff, and ensures patient safety and quality of care.

• Interpret and transcribe or verify orders accurately into the pharmacy computer system.
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Comply with facility policy, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug‑drug, drug‑food, allergy and dosage appropriateness.
• Suggest cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff.
• Maintain the hospital formulary and minimize nonformulary procurements.
• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
• Assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO conversions, renal dosing and other Pharmacy Leadership–defined programs.
• Assist with antimicrobial stewardship and other clinical programs.
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Support quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives.
• Complete notification reports of medication errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Participate in training new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians.
• Maintain professional competency and relevant certifications (BLS/ACLS or PALS).
• Provide technical support for automated dispensing machines and pharmacy information systems.
• Supervise pharmacy operations and support the entire pharmacy team.
• Intervene proactively in drug‑therapy disputes and collaborate with medical staff.
• Participate in disaster, code, and other team drills as assigned.
• Comply with regulatory standards and prioritize medication turnaround time policies.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Act as supervisor in charge when necessary and participate in continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations.

• Active pharmacist license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Proactive prioritization of needs and effective resource management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Judgment and decision‑making based on job knowledge and experience, with consideration of impacted areas.
• Customer‑orientation: builds trust and long‑term relationships with patients and staff.
• Interpersonal skills and effective teamwork with diverse employees and external parties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Meditech, purchasing/vendor applications and other pharmacy systems.
• Knowledge of and adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
• Basic mathematical, balancing, spelling, punctuation and transcription skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.