Clinical Pharmacist

Description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Clinical Pharmacist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Atascosa which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

General Statement of Duties:
The clinical pharmacist demonstrates proficiency in all pharmacist functions to include:
Consulting on medication orders with nursing and medical staff, validating patient histories and current medication profiles, identifying medication variances and adverse drug reactions, using formulary alternatives and handling complaints. Conducts drug regimen reviews and responds to specific polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic and medication/MAR reconciliation consults. Recommends and monitors drug therapy as assigned by the medical staff.

• Education:
  
  ONE of the following:
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of one (1) year pharmacy hospital experience preferred.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

ONE of the following prior to the first day of employment:

• Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Licensed pharmacist in another state:
  Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

• Consistently provides pharmaceutical care to patients of all age and population groups to ensure appropriate prescribing, route, method of administration, and length of therapy; includes review of allergy history on all patients and weight for weight‑based dosing; monitors for age‑appropriate response to drug therapy and for any adverse events from drug therapy. Exhibits competence in pharmacy clinical functions and accessing drug / patient information resources including lab values.
  
  Follows through on all inappropriate drug regimens, including documentation of key clinical pharmacy interventions, reporting of medication variances and overall improvements to the medication management system. Provides general and/or patient‑specific drug information as required to other health professionals in an expedient and professional manner.
• Performs computer order entry of medication orders…