Staff Pharmacist - PRN - Days - Oncology

At Houston Methodist the Staff Pharmacistposition is responsible for providing daytoday comprehensivepatientoriented pharmacy services in any or all areas of thedepartment which includes processing orders therapy review andeducation to patients and other members of the direct patient careteam.

This position collaborates with other health careprofessionals to manage patients drug therapies for effectivenessand overall safety.

The Staff Pharmacist position contributes tothe fulfillment of the departments mission by collaborating toprovide innovative personalized costeffective pharmaceutical carein a culture dedicated to quality and safety.

This position is alsoresponsible for the oversight of pharmacy technicians and studentsand may serve as a preceptor ensuring the accurate and timelydelivery of pharmaceuticals.

PEOPLEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotesa positive work environment and contributes to a dynamicteamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieveoptimal department results.

Collaborates with all members of thepatient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinentpatient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Guides and mentorspharmacy technicians and students to help build confidence inskills knowledge and abilities. In the absence of Senior StaffPharmacists or other higher level serves as a coordinator for theshift overseeing and leading activities of technicians and othersupport staff.

SERVICEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Processes allorders / requests accurately and efficiently verifyingappropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patients diagnosisallergies height andweight.
• Monitors workloadfluctuations and work output of pharmacy technician(s) adjustingassignments as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely deliveryof medications to patient careareas.
• Conducts proactivedrug therapy reviews and monitoring providing drug informationpatient counseling and management of pharmacistbased dosingprotocols collaborating with other health care staff for problemresolution for the achievement of patientspecificgoals.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Collaborates withother health care professionals to manage patients drug therapy foreffectiveness side effects adverse drug reactions toxicities druginteractions and incompatibilities following guidelines forformulary management and clinical intervention tools in theachievement of patient specific goals.

Documents patient careactivities and patient outcomes as impacted by pharmaceutical careand clinicalinterventions.

Participatesin department quality management activities i.e. medication useevaluations adverse drug reactions and medication error reportingclinical interventions medication center reviews and inventorymanagement documentation andreporting.

FINANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Managesinventory to minimize waste and expired drugs in the work area aswell as uses ones resources effectively andefficiently.
• Selfmotivatedto independently manage time effectively and prioritize dailytasks.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates ininter and intradepartmental activities including inservices articlepublication / presentation preceptorship and additional training.

Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencieswith a focus on continual development as a StaffPharmacist.

This job description isnot intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrationssection

WORKEXPERIENCE

No experienceneeded; some experience applicable to the specific work setting(e.g. hospital specialty pharmacy) highlypreferred

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• PHRMPharmacist State Licensure Texas Pharmacist license or eligible forTexas Pharmacist license within 90 days AND
• PPC Pharmacist PreceptorCert State Licensure within 15 months AND
• BLS Basic Life Support(AHA) within 90 days AND
• NRPNeonatal Resuscitation For pharmacists regularly assigned torespond to Code Blue events within 90 days AND
• IV CertificationIntravenous certification (ACPE) If applicable to primary workassignment within 6 months

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians and coworkers;

capable ofassuming responsibility for coordinating the activities of a majorpharmacy servicearea

• Knowledge and skillsin comprehensive pharmacy services including unitdose drugdistribution intravenous admixture preparation nutrition supportservices and target drugmonitoring
• Demonstratesthe knowledge of basic principles regarding rational drug therapyincluding but not limited to professional and technical competencein the selection evaluation utilization and distribution of drugsand drug information and apply these to all patient groups neonateto geriatric
• Computerskills to include proficiency in MS Office and EMRsoftware

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformNo
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional Yes
• Other (department approved)No

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*No

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaNo

CompanyProfile :

Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.

As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.

HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.