🚀 Solid Organ Transplant (Cardiothoracic) Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Overview

Solid Organ Transplant (Cardiothoracic) Clinical Pharmacist Specialist role at CHI. The position provides leadership and clinical pharmacy services, including the implementation of System, Region, and Facility Pharmacy Services initiatives. The incumbent will lead in establishing and maintaining clinical pharmacy programs, mentor staff pharmacists to clinical activities, educate pharmacy residents and students, provide clinical pharmacy support to one or more Service Lines, and collaborate with facility Pharmacy leadership to support department initiatives at the campus level. Actions should reflect and promote CHI’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• 85% or more time is spent: Performs all duties of a registered staff pharmacist working online/staffing. Exempt status for the Specialist is the default, unless defined by contract or Region standard.
• Promotes long and short-range planning to respond and integrate within the market, Region, and systems.
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy peers to standardize clinical pharmacy systems when appropriate.
• Develops, coaches, and mentors pharmacy staff to maximize their scope of practice in clinical services and scholarly activities across the continuum of care.
• Educates the medical staff regarding cost-effective, quality pharmaceutical care based on evidence-based medicine and best practices.
• Participates in assigned committees relevant to their knowledge, experience, and practice area.
• Ensures clinical pharmacy initiatives comply with regulatory requirements.
• Precepts Pharmacy Interns and Pharmacy Residents.
• Functions as a clinical pharmacist (centralized/decentralized staffing).
• This position may serve as the Residency Program Director as applicable.

Clinical Pharmacist Functions

• Documents clinical activities and interventions such as consults and patient teachings as defined by policy and procedure.
• Interprets medication orders and prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness; accurately enters orders, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
• Verifies and checks medications prepared by other staff.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals; resolves drug-related problems by consulting with other health professionals to achieve patient outcomes. Clarifies unclear orders with the licensed provider.
• Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems; provides patient counseling and drug information as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge to provide clinical services for all age groups served.
• Responsible for technician activities and provides direction as needed.
• Participates in orientation, instruction, and training of pharmacy students, interns, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals.
• Performs duties in accordance with regulatory and governing bodies; completes mandatory education as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Residency completion or three (3) years of clinical experience
• Active Texas Pharmacist License in good standing
• Board Certification (e.g. BCCP, BCPS) required within 3 years of hire - incumbents would not be required to obtain board certification
• BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital houses the Texas Heart Institute and has been recognized as a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence. St. Luke’s Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states.

Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care