Staff Pharmacist - PRN - Days - Central Pharmacy
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: Missouri City
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Staff Pharmacist position is
responsible for providing day-to-day comprehensive,
patient-oriented, pharmacy services in any or all areas of the
department which includes processing orders, therapy review, and
education to patients and other members of the direct patient care
team. This position collaborates with other health care
professionals to manage patients' drug therapies for effectiveness
and overall safety. The Staff Pharmacist position contributes to
the fulfillment of the department's mission by collaborating to
provide innovative, personalized, cost-effective pharmaceutical
care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety. This position is
also responsible for the oversight of pharmacy technicians and
students and may serve as a preceptor, ensuring the accurate and
timely delivery of pharmaceuticals.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 all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner.
- Guides and mentors pharmacy technicians and students to help
build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. In the absence
of Senior Staff Pharmacists or other higher level, serves as a
coordinator for the shift overseeing and leading activities of
technicians and other support staff.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently,
verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the
patient's diagnosis, allergies, height and weight.
- Monitors workload fluctuations and work output of pharmacy
technician(s), adjusting assignments as appropriate to ensure
accurate and timely delivery of medications to patient care
areas.
- Conducts proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring,
providing drug information, patient counseling, and management of
pharmacist-based dosing protocols, collaborating with other health
care staff for problem resolution for the achievement of
patient-specific goals.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage
patient's drug therapy for effectiveness, side effects, adverse
drug reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and
incompatibilities following guidelines for formulary management and
clinical intervention tools in the achievement of patient specific
goals. Documents patient care activities and patient outcomes as
impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
- Participates in department quality management activities, i.e.
medication use evaluations, adverse drug reactions and medication
error reporting, clinical interventions, medication center reviews,
and inventory management documentation and reporting.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manages inventory to minimize waste and expired drugs in the
work area as well as uses one's resources effectively and
efficiently.
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in inter- and intra-departmental activities
including in-services, article publication/presentation,
preceptorship, and additional training. Seeks opportunities to
expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on
continual development as a Staff Pharmacist.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
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
- No experience needed; some experience applicable to the
specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly
preferred
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 15
months AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days AND
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation -- For pharmacists regularly
assigned to respond to Code Blue events within 90 days AND
- IV Certification - Intravenous certification (ACPE) -- If
applicable to primary work assignment within 6 months
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
- Knowledge and skills in comprehensive pharmacy services
including unit-dose drug distribution, intravenous admixture
preparation, nutrition support services, and target drug
monitoring
- Demonstrates the knowledge of basic principles regarding
rational drug therapy, including but not limited to, professional
and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization,
and distribution of drugs and drug information and apply these to
all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
- Computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office and EMR
software
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* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
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, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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