Staff Pharmacist - PRN - Days - Oncology
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist the Staff Pharmacist position is responsible for providing daytoday comprehensive patientoriented pharmacy services in any or all areas of the department which includes processing orders therapy review and education to patients and other members of the direct patient care team. This position collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patients drug therapies for effectiveness and overall safety. The Staff Pharmacist position contributes to the fulfillment of the departments mission by collaborating to provide innovative personalized costeffective pharmaceutical care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety. This position is also responsible for the oversight of pharmacy technicians and students and may serve as a preceptor ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of pharmaceuticals.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Guides and mentors pharmacy technicians and students to help build confidence in skills knowledge and abilities. In the absence of Senior Staff Pharmacists or other higher level serves as a coordinator for the shift overseeing and leading activities of technicians and other support staff.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patients diagnosis allergies height and weight.
- Monitors workload fluctuations and work output of pharmacy technician(s) adjusting assignments as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications to patient care areas.
- Conducts proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring providing drug information patient counseling and management of pharmacistbased dosing protocols collaborating with other health care staff for problem resolution for the achievement of patientspecific goals.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patients drug therapy for effectiveness side effects adverse drug reactions toxicities drug interactions and incompatibilities following guidelines for formulary management and clinical intervention tools in the achievement of patient specific goals. Documents patient care activities and patient outcomes as impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
- Participates in department quality management activities i.e. medication use evaluations adverse drug reactions and medication error reporting clinical interventions medication center reviews and inventory management documentation and reporting.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manages inventory to minimize waste and expired drugs in the work area as well as uses ones resources effectively and efficiently.
- Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in inter and intradepartmental activities including inservices article publication/presentation preceptorship and additional training. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Staff Pharmacist.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section
WORK EXPERIENCE
- No experience needed; some experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g. hospital specialty pharmacy) highly preferred
- PHRM Pharmacist State Licensure Texas Pharmacist license or eligible for Texas Pharmacist license within 90 days AND
- PPC Pharmacist Preceptor Cert State Licensure within 15 months AND
- BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days AND
- NRP Neonatal Resuscitation For pharmacists regularly assigned to respond to Code Blue events within 90 days AND
- IV Certification Intravenous certification (ACPE) If applicable to primary work assignment within 6 months
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Exhibits strong interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers; capable of assuming responsibility for coordinating the activities of a major pharmacy service area
- Knowledge and skills in comprehensive pharmacy services including unitdose drug distribution intravenous admixture preparation nutrition support services and target drug monitoring
- Demonstrates the knowledge of basic principles regarding rational drug therapy including but not limited to professional and technical competence in the selection evaluation utilization and distribution of drugs and drug information and apply these to all patient groups neonate to geriatric
- Computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office and EMR software
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Employment Type
Full Time
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