Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - PRN - Days - Hematology/Oncology (Hiring Immediately)

At Houston Methodist, the Pharmacy Clinical Specialist position is responsible

for performing advanced clinical pharmacy duties enabling the delivery of

optimal pharmacotherapy to patients and facilitating safe, efficacious, and

pharmacoeconomically rational use of medications in the population(s) served.

This position involves daily reactive and targeted proactive medication

regimen reviews for patients within the designated area(s) of responsibility

or populations served. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist position supports the

delivery of pharmacy managed protocols, formulary processes and medication

reconciliation activities while providing education to fellow pharmacists,

nurses, and medical staff. Additional duties for this position include

precepting pharmacy students and pharmacy residents on clinical patient care

rotations within areas of responsibility and contributing to fulfilling the

organizations mission to provide innovative, personalized, cost-effective

pharmaceutical care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.

Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution andor achievement of identified patient specific goals.

Serves as a rotation preceptor for students from affiliated colleges of pharmacy and PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residents as well as being a mentor for staff pharmacists supporting clinical skill advancement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Processes all ordersrequests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patients diagnosis, allergies, height and weight.

Exercises good judgment in patient care decisions per performance standard and documents patient care activities and patient outcomes impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.

• Provides patient-specific and non-patient specific drug information support regularly.
• Serves as a member on one or more Medical Staff committees and actively contributes to accomplishing the goals of the committee.

QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patients drug therapy for maximal effectiveness while minimizing side effects, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities using established internal and external guidelines.
• Provides pharmaceutical care at the fundamental to advanced level for patients within the designated practice area(s). Activities include, but are not limited to, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, patient counseling, transitions of care management including medication acquisition process support, and management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols.
• Participates in quality management initiatives such as, but not limited to : medication use evaluations, adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting, clinical interventions, medication center reviews, and inventory management documentation and reporting.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to the provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding HM Formulary standards in area(s) of responsibility and avoiding medication-related complications.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time; effectively prioritizing tasks for self and for others within the specialty area of focus.

GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Presents in-services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff members in area(s) of responsibility. Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel.
• Seeks opportunities to expand ones learning beyond fundamental competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist.
• Contributes to the design, analysis and reporting of quality improvement program findings.
• Participates in research projects to advance organizational quality of care and the pharmacy profession. Submits research and scholarly work for publication, platform presentations, andor poster presentations.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will

also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston

Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the

need arises.

EDUCATION

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

• Must have one of the following :
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.

e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year) required; ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred

• Three years of clinical practice experience
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure Texas Pharmacist license or eligible for Texas Pharmacist license within 90 days AND
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure within 90 days AND
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) For pharmacists regularly assigned to respond to code blue events within 90 days AND
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) For pharmacists regularly assigned to respond to code blue events within 90 days AND
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation If applicable to primary work assignment within 90 days AND
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (ACPE) If applicable to primary work assignment within 90 days AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

Board of Pharmacy Specialist (BPS) Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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 co-workers 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 co-workers;

capable of assuming responsibility for coordinating the activities of a major pharmacy service area

• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and applies these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
• Operates at a proficient level with regards to ones application of the principles of rational drug therapy including but not limited to : application of current evidence-based guidelines, novel and innovative clinical practices
• Knowledge of operational pharmacy practice and demonstrated record of experience providing fundamental clinical pharmacy services and demonstrated experience with direct patient care activities and interactions with nursing and medical staff members
• Competence in research in an area related to the practice of pharmacy and maintains active credentialing with HM Academic Institute as applicable to primary work assignment (refer to manager for details)

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.

DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* Yes

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the

No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America’s Best Hospitals.

As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and

the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the

nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative

medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston

Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health

care organizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian 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 8,400 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, disabilit