PGY-1

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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