Pharmacist / Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist (Emergency)

Our client is a modern health system with world-renowned research facilities and a dynamic network of hospitals and clinics located throughout the Gulf Coast region of Texas. We are searching for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with experience in ED.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Manage clinical education program to requirements for pharmacy staff (i.e. minimum competency demonstration)
Create and deliver educational programs to pharmacy staff to advance patient care initiatives
Facilitate development of education programs in specialty areas by Clinical Practice Specialists (critical care, emergency medicine, oncology, transplant, etc).
Ensure annual competency validation is completed for all clinical pharmacy staff, track and report compliance to director of pharmacy
Develops and maintains a clinical practice with a patient care service, cooperating with medical and nursing personnel to optimize the pharmacotherapeutic aspects of patient care.
Provides optimal selection of pharmacologic agents and design of a regimen to maximize therapeutic benefit and minimize toxicity; ensures therapy is appropriate for patient’s diagnosis, weight, and age.
Provides daily follow-up on the clinical effects of the regimen with adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
Provides other health professionals with drug and clinical information in response to specific questions or relating to new, evolving issues related to the care of patients.
Provides other health professionals with professional education regarding new drugs or technologies for specialized drug delivery.
Provides education and counseling about the drug therapy provided to patients.
Participates in clinical guideline development, critical pathways, disease management, and drug use programs,
Provides clinical education and training to students, satellite pharmacists, residents, and fellows in the Department of Pharmacy.
Participates in quality assurance programs in the Department of Pharmacy.
Supports and performs operational components in the pharmacy.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas or eligible to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas. Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas at the time of hire.
Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 1 residency program
Immunization Certification within six months of hire

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Previous Critical Care or Emergency Room experience
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or Completion of an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) program