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.