Integrated Pharmacist, PGY 1 - Houston, TX - $133,500 - $142,500

Integrated Pharmacist, PGY 1

Houston, TX

$133,500 - $142,500

Job Description

We seek an Integrated Pharmacist to join our NICU pharmacy team. Related Pediatrics-Critical Care experience is required and must have a PGY1 Residency minimum to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

·         Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·         Two (2) years of experience as a hospital Pharmacist (or at discretion of System Executive, System Pharmacy) with knowledge of the unit dose medication and I.V. admixture processes

·         Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results.

Principal Accountabilities

·         Fills and labels prescriptions, and provides drug-related information and education for in-patients, out-patients, hospital employees and medical staff.

·         Dispenses controlled substances and maintains appropriate inventory records.

·         Supervises the activities of the pharmacy technical staff and Mentors or trains pharmacists, pharmacy students or residents.

·         Participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.

·         Maintains medication profiles, reviews profiles for drug related problems, and provides consultation on drug research.

·         Maintains the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.

·         Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.

·         Assumes full responsibility for department management in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or Lead Pharmacist.

·         Works with other professionals to generate newsletters. Drafts policies or procedures for review by Pharmacy Director.

·         Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin/aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.

·         Documents clinical interventions.

·         Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·         Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

·         Other duties as assigned.

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Director of Pharmacy, Texas Medical Center - Houston, TX - $173,000 - $210,000

Director of Pharmacy, Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX

$173,000 - $210,000

Job Description

TMC/Children's is a 1000+ licensed bed teaching hospital; level I Trauma designation. Primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

This individual will provide pharmacy services oversight of TMC Adult, Children's, Heart and Vascular, Cancer Center Infusion Center and various outpatient pharmacy services. Related experience in an academic medical center is essential for this role.  There will be three Directors reporting to this position including the Children's Hospital, Ambulatory, and Inpatient pharmacies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Master's degree is highly desired and Doctorate of Pharmacy degree preferred. Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

·        Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·        Five (5) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy.

·        Ability to solve problems, establish trust and credibility and deal effectively with change.

·        Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results.

Principal Accountabilities

·        Evaluates operations on an ongoing basis, utilizing the principles of continuous process improvement. Develops implements, checks and retools action plans to address variances and improve efficiency.

·        Assesses, evaluates and ensures the competent delivery of pharmaceutical services and provision of drug related information to inpatients and outpatients according to the needs and age of the patient.

·        Identifies staffing needs. Selects, trains, mentors, evaluates and counsels staff as appropriate.

·        Establishes scope of services and develops annual implementation plans which contribute to organizational strategic objectives.

·        Communicates with staff and promotes staff ownership in problem solving and participation in operational decision-making.

·        Prepares annual budget, controls and reduces costs, forecasts operational needs, and reviews expenditures to ensure budget limits are not exceeded.

·        Serves as a positive role model to staff, ensuring that customer service is a priority.

·        Remains visible and accessible to physicians, seeking input and feedback on services, medical staff bylaws, and policy/procedure changes.

·        Stays up-to-date on new developments in healthcare, incorporating innovative systems of delivery while complying with all regulatory and licensing agencies.

·        Participates in the development of hospital marketing and business plans to enhance resource allocation, centers of excellence, and product lines.

·        Participates on hospital quality improvement teams and other committees as assigned.

·        Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·        Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

·        Other duties as assigned.